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4 DEALERSHIPS

BATTLING FOR YOU BATTLING FOR YOUR BUSINESS

FINANCING AS LOW AS

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JUNE 22, 23, 24, 2017!

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OR WE WILL GIVE YOU $100!.

TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR TRADE.

OUR GOAL IS

100%

CREDIT APPROVAL.

NOFORPAYMENTS UP TO 90 DAYS ON EVERY VEHICILE

Valley

ONE LOCATION!

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11429 RAILWAY AVE • NORTH BATTLEFORD

3 DAYS ONLY JUNE 22, 23, 24, 2017!

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Bring in your invitation and match your winning number to the number posted at event headquarters to see which of these fabulous prizes you have won!

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+TAX

50 WK $ $ 50 WK $ 12,977 34,999 $ 12,977 4.99%

$

(5)

+TAX

72 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

$

132 WK

STK#R57974A

$

(5)

$

(5)

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4.99%

84 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

‘15 CHEVY TAHOE4.99% Stk#J35816A

$

$

169 WK

(5)

84 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

99 WK $90 WK

Stk#17156A

+taxes OAC

90 WK 34,589 $ 28,154 $ 28,154 3.49%

4 DAYS ONLY 4 DAYS ONLY $

2011 Dodge Journey Stk#M94376A. List Price $15,499.00. Selling Price $13,599.00. Term 60 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $61.00 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $1,837.40. Total Paid $15.436.40; 2015 Chevy Tahoe LTZ Stk. #J35816A. List Price $56,250.00. Selling Price $51,355.00. Term 84 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $169.00 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $9,607.40.

Total Paid $60,962.40; 2016 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman Stk#PT2186. List Price $36,999.00. Selling Price $34,999.00. Term 96 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $103.00 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $7,570.48. Total Paid $42,569.48; 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Stk#R79582. List Price $38,999.00. Selling Price $36,999.00. Term 84 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $123.00 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $6,946.40. Total Paid $43,948.40; 2016 Chrysler Town and Country Touring L Stk#PT2195. List Price $32,985.00. Selling Price $30,999.00. Term 84 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $102.00 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing 5,837.48. Total Paid $36,836.48.

$

9,997

+ TAX

+taxes OAC

JUNE 21 - 24, 2017!

JUNE 21 - 24, 2017!

50 50 14,756 4.99%14,756

ELANTRA GL $ WK $ 90(5) 47 WK+taxes OAC $ $ WK(5) $ +TAX + TAX $14,775 84 MOS. W/

+taxes OAC + TAX

4.99%

89 80

80 24,257 4.60%24,257 $ $

WK(5) + TAX $27,995 +TAX $

+ TAX

+TAX 84 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN 84 MOS. W/ ‘13$0 DOWN TOYOTA

4.60%

Stk#3476AP

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

SATURDAY JUNE 24 SATURDAY JUNE 24 9:00AM - 3:00PM 9:00AM - 3:00PM

2010 Jeep Patriot Stk#17227A. List Price $11,999.00. Selling Price $9,177.00. Term 66 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $38.00 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $1,347.70. Total Paid $10,610.60; 2014 Ford Focus SE Sedan Stk. #17241A. List Price $10,999.00. Selling Price $9,977.00. Term 84 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $33.00 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $1,880.18.

Total Paid $11,957.40; 2012 Ford Fusion SEL Stk#16344B. List Price $12,999.00. Selling Price $10,975.00. Term 84 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $37.00 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $2,068.82. Total Paid $13,144.04; 2013 Ford F50 Stk#17207A. List Price $26,999.00. Selling Price $25,953.00. Term 84 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $89.00 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $4,830.16.

Total Paid $30,918.16; 2014 Toyota Sienna Van Stk#F2602A. List Price $31,999.00. Selling Price $29,976.00. Term 84 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $98.00 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $5,576.56. Total Paid $35,686.56.

SATURDAY JUNE 24 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

LEATHER & SUNROOF

HYUNDAI SANTA FE LTD AWD $ ‘14 Stk#3452AP $ 99 WK+taxes OAC WK(5)

+taxes OAC

9:00AM - 7:00PM $ 9:00AM - 7:00PM + TAX- 7:00PM 9:00AM - 7:00PM 29,976 9:00AM

+TAX

Stk#B3524AP Stk#3452AP

89 WK

+taxes OAC

$0 DOWN 84 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

‘14 SANTA FE SE ‘14HYUNDAI HYUNDAI SANTA FE LTD AWD

Stk#F2062A

FRIDAY JUNE 23

+ TAX

+TAX

72 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

Stk#3200AP

37 WK

25,953

+taxes OACAVE E • NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK 11429 RAILWAY

‘16 HYUNDAI Stk#3200AP

Stk#17207A

$

72 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

Stk#3200AP

Stk#16344B

10,975

(5) +TAX

‘16 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL

‘12 FORD FUSION SEL $

36 FRONTIER 36 WK WK MALL PARKING LOT 8,995 44 $ 4.$99%10,998 8,995 $ CHEVROLET ‘11 MALIBU ‘10 CHEV EQUINOX Stk#3360BT WK(5) Stk#3486BP $ $$ 08

‘16 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL

‘14 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN

FINANCING AS LOW AS .99% OAC ON CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

+taxes OAC

+TAX+ TAX

4.99%

$ FRIDAY JUNE 23 WEDNESDAY JUNE 21 THURSDAY JUNE 22 105 WK WEDNESDAY JUNE 21 THURSDAY JUNE 22 98 WK FRIDAY JUNE 23

THURSDAY JUNE 22

SATURDAY JUNE 24 9:00AM - 3:00PM

+TAX

84 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

$ 9:00AM - 7:00PM 36,597 + TAX 9:00AM - 7:00PM

+ TAX

FRIDAY JUNE 23 $ 339:00AM WK+taxes- OAC 7:00PM

$

(5)

9% ‘16 JEEP GRAND3.4CHEROKEE LIMITED Stk#17P039

(5)

4.60%

‘13 FORD F150

‘15 GMC SIERRA SL

+ TAX

$

24,257 8,995 ‘11 CHEVROLET MALIBU

‘14 FORD FOCUS SE SEDAN

+TAX

$(5)

80 58 WK WK 35

$$

+ TAX

Stk#17241A

$

+TAX

+TAX

84 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

3 DAYS ONLY

+taxes OAC

84 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

+TAX

+taxes OAC

51,355

74 WK

Stk#17156A

STK#R57974A

+ TAX

$

‘15 FORD XLT ‘15F150 GMC SIERRA SL Stk#17253A

78 WK $ $ 78 WK 36,999 $ 23,439$23,439 $

$

+taxes OAC

96 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

‘15 GMC TERRAIN DENALI Stk#17222A WK(5)

3.99%

72 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

‘15 RAM 1500 EXPRESS

+taxes OAC

+TAX

+ TAX

‘15 RAM 1500 SPORT ‘15 RAM 1500 EXPRESS Stk#R79582A

+ TAX

84 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

+TAX

4.99%

96 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

Stk#17P040

STK#R49920A

+taxes OAC + TAX

9:00AM - 7:00PM

(5)

76 $ $ 76 WK $ 23,376 25,597 $ 23,376 3.99%

‘14 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

(5)

Stk#3360BT

38 WK

9,177

84 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

84 MOS. W/ Stk#3360BT $0 DOWN

‘17 GMCStk#17222A TERRAIN SLE

‘16 RAM 1500 OUTDOORSMAN

103 WK

$

‘15 GMC TERRAIN DENALI

STK#R49920A

$

+taxes OAC +TAX

3.99%

72 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

‘14 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

$

$

+TAX

69 WK 23,487 74 WK 9:00AM - 69 7:00PM $ 3.99% $23,487 25,589

4 DAYS ONLY

72 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

Stk#17227A

$ ‘16 GMC TERRAIN ‘16 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CREW SLE - 1 Stk#17P020 WK (5) Stk#17P036 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY JUNE 22 $ JUNE 21 $ $

(5)

(5)

‘14 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LTD AWD ‘11 CHEV MALIBU Stk#3452AP

‘10 JEEP PATRIOT

3.49%

47 102 WK 11,999 47 WK $ $ 11,999 30,9994.99% Stk#PT2186

JUNE 21 - 24, 2017!

4.99%

84 MOS. W/ Stk#17P020 $0 DOWN

$ & COUNTRY ‘13 CHEVROLET SONIC LT ‘16 CHRYSLER TOWN WK(5) STK#L58071A TOURING L Stk#PT2195 $ $ $

4.99%

THE ONLY WINNER IN THIS BATTLE IS YOU! THE ONLY WINNER IN THIS BATTLE IS YOU!

4.99%

50 WK $ 14,756 $

+TAX

+taxes OACWK(5) + TAX

84 MOS. W/ STK#L58071A $0 DOWN

+ TAX

Stk#3200AP

+TAX

$

39 WK

4 DAYS ONLY ONLY 4 DAYS

JUNE 21 - 24, 2017!

COME ON DOWN AND ENTER OUR DRAWING TO

$

+TAX

+TAX

‘16 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL

84 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

90 $ 13,171$28,154 ‘16 GMC TERRAIN SLE - 1

+taxes OAC

+TAX

Valley

78 WK $ 13,599 $23,439 ‘13 CHEVROLET SONIC LT (5)

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‘15 GMC SIERRA SL ‘16 FIAT 500 SPORT Stk#17156A Stk#17P033

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4.99% 72$0MOS.DOWNW/

‘15 RAM SXT 1500 EXPRESS ‘11 DODGE JOURNEY STK#R57974A

+ TAX

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3.99%

72 MOS. W/ $0 DOWN

+taxes OAC

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(5)

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‘15 GMC TERRAIN DENALI $0 DOWN ON ALL VEHICLES LISTED BELOW Stk#17222A

50 WK $ 12,977

$

36 WK $ 8,995 $

3.99% 96$0MOS.DOWNW/

STK#R49920A

$

Stk#3360BT

(5)

+TAX

‘14 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

Stk#M94376A

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4.99%

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$

+TAX

$

‘11 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Stk#17P020

(5)

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4 DAYS ONLY 4 DAYS ONLY

PLUS RECIVE A GIFT WITH A QUALIFIED TEST DRIVE!** 69 WK $ 23,487

JUNE 21 - 24, 2017!

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JUNE 21 - 24, 2017!

JUNE 21 - 24, 2017!

4 DAYS ONLY

JUNE 21 - 24, 2017!

‘16 GMC TERRAIN SLE - 1

STK#L58071A

4 DAYS ONLY 4 DAYS ONLY

4 DAYS ONLY

‘13 CHEVROLET SONIC LT

ONE LOCATION!

TACOMA 4X4

LEATHER & SUNROOF

MALL PARKING LOT FRONTIER MALL PARKING LOT $ 38,998 $

43 127 WK FRONTIER

+taxes OAC

11429 RAILWAY AVE E • NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK

+ TAX 11429 RAILWAY AVE E • NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK

2016 Hyundai Elantra GL Stk#3200AP. List Price $16,995.00. Selling Price $14,755.77. Term 84 Mos. APR 4.60%. $0 Down. $47.90 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $2,842.97. Total Paid $18,192.72; 2014 Hyundai Santa FE LTD AWD Stk. #B3524AP. List Price $28,995.00. Selling Price $27,995.00. Term 84 Mos. APR 4.60%. $0 Down. $89.99 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $4,761.36. Total Paid $32,756.36; 2011 Chev Malibu Stk#3360BT. List Price $10,900.00. Selling Price $8,995.00. Term 72 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $35.58 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $1,511.98. Total Paid $11,100.96; 2013 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Stk#34761AP. List Price $40,995.00. Selling Price $38,998.00. Term 84 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $127.43 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $7,251.52. Total Paid $46,384.52; 2010 Chev Equinox AWD Stk#3486BP. List Price $12,995.00. Selling Price $10,998.00. Term 66 Mos. APR 4.99%. $0 Down. $44.08 Weekly. Cost of Borrowing $1,602.58. Total Paid $12,735.58.

11429 RAILWAY AVE NORTH BATTLEFORD

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50” HD TVs *All applications accepted from customers who are currently employed full-time with a minimum monthly income of $1,900 and at least 3 month job stability. Vehicle payment total with current monthly paymentsmust not exceed 50% of gross income. Must provide any documents requested by lender. Bankruptcies must be discharged. Additional down payment of up to 90% of retail value may be required. Must meet all lender criteria. Vehicles for display purposes only and may not be as exactly as illustrated. All vehicles were available at time of printing.

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Turning Two

North Battleford Beavers shortstop Ryleigh Campbell prepares to make a throw to first base at Beaver Lions Stadium Tuesday as the Beavers took on the Battlefords Trappers in a North Saskatchewan River Baseball League contest. For more on the game, please see Page 16. Photo by Lucas Punkari

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Monday,

June 26 at 8:00 p.m.

Council meetings are open to the public.

Registration will OPEN for Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre ★ NationsWEST Field House ★ SportSUMMER Fields Arena Allen Sapp Gallery ★ The Chapel Gallery ★ Civic Centre & Don Ross Swim Lessons ★ Walking Trails ★ 400 m Outdoor Track ★ Finlayson Don Ross Centre – 5:00pm on May 29 Island Trail Adventure ......and tons and tons of programs, parks & activities!!!

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Canada Day FIREWORKS

Saturday July 1st 10:45 pm FORT BATTLEFORD 0/weekMONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 camps PM Day at Connaught School HISTORIC PARK Monday – Friday – 5:00pm 8:30 – Ages 6 - 12 years Monday – 8:30 Friday 5:30pm

For more information or to register Registration OPENS for SUMMER please call 306-445-1745 (with credit card) or visit us in person.

Swim Lessons on May 29 ace is limited 6 – 12yrs JulyAges: and August Set #1: July 10-21 Qualified leaders will organizeFor crafts, more games, information call 306 445 1754 Set #2: July 24-August 4 445 -1754/306 445-1790 Qualified leaders will organize Summer classes: special events and outings July 4th - August 18th crafts, games, special events and outings Set #3: August 14-25 ******************************************************* th

CHI KUNG/T’AI CHI

CONNAUGHT SCHOOLJuly 4 – August 18th For more information or to register please call

Connaught School 306-445-1745 (with credit card) or visit us in person Cost: $40.00/week These slow gentle exercises will help improve your available for COST: $40.00/week The Kinsmen and Centennial Spray Parks are Register early as space is limited health, Increase your flexibility, and balance, REGISTER EARLY rent.

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Tuesdays or Thursdays

FUN FOR ALL 10:30 am – 12:00pm FUN AGES FOR ALL Its Time for Summer Fun and Sun ******************************************************* ***************************************************************** Don Ross Centre – upper mezz & FAMILIES! AGES

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Monday - Friday 11:00 - 5:00 pm at four locations ***** Centennial 2001 - 106th St., Connaught 902-107th St.

the Don Ross Centre (Door #5) 306 445-1755 ***************************************************************** or Fairview - Clements Drive, Kinsmen 1701-94th Street NationsWEST Field House (306) 445-1790 Children under 6 must be supervised by an adult Ž ƚŚĞ >ĞŝƐƵƌĞ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ KĨĨŝĐĞ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ŽŶ or visit our website at www.cityofnb.ca d &ŝĞůĚ ,ŽƵƐĞ ;ϯϬϲͿ ϰϰϱͲϭϳϵϬ Žƌ ǀŝƐŝƚ ŽƵƌ

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Weather permitting Parks are unsupervised

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Centre

THANKS to Frazer’s No Frills

for the block party on Walker Drive, the winners of the Block Party Contest

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‘Heartbreaking’ damage could run up to $27,000

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There was a lot of damage for Leisure Services to report on during their monthly presentation to the Planning Committee at City Hall.

In particular, Director of Leisure Services Bill Samborski had the unpleasant duty of outlining the extent of damage at Centennial Park and at the running track there last month due to a vehicle that had gotten into the park and caused major damage.

Pictures were presented of groove marks that had torn up the soccer field.

As well, there was a noticeable rut on the running track caused by a rim with a blown tire.

But even those pictures didn’t capture the extent of the damage seen there.

“The pictures don’t do the ruts justice,” said Samborski.

The overall damage is estimated at around $27,000, according to Samborski; they continue to work with the insurance company on reimbursement.

“It’s heartbreaking to look at,” said Mayor Ryan Bater about the pictures.

Bater was concerned about how to prevent such an occurance in the future.

He noted there were some “stumps” at the park to try and prevent people from driving onto the track, but there were also areas there without them.

The mayor wondered if there could be a way

to “fortify” the park with further stumps to prevent vehicles from getting in there. City Manager Jim Puffalt said they would look into it.

Also, Samborski gave an update on damage seen elsewhere in the city: at the Blessing Box installed in Central Park.

That is a Canada 150 project by local student Natalya Shevchuk to provide items for the less-fortunate.

But just a few days after it was installed in May, the box was damaged.

There were lots of comments on social media about the damage that occurred at the Blessing Box, Samborski said, with people thinking that vandalism was the cause. But that wasn’t the case.

Instead, Samborski said,

it was an older latch on the cabinet that had failed; the door then was blown open by the wind and the window was smashed.

Still, the public concern prompted local business K and K Glass to offer to repair the box for free. By that time, city staff had done repairs to the latch and the glass at the Blessing Box, but Samborski was heartened by the public’s reaction and offers to help.

There have been no further problems and Samborski noted the box continues to be well-received and well-stocked with items provided by local schools and the like.

“It seems to be working out so far in that location,” Samborski said.

Here is one of the pictures circulated at City Hall’s Planning Committee meeting Monday night about the extent of damage at Centennial Park during May, with a vehicle causing damage to the track and the grounds. Photo submitted

weeds are two feet high and it is extremely unsightly, Bater said.

The mayor asked that the community safety officers look into it.

“If they could issue orders on the property it would be appreciated,” said Bater.

Councillor Greg Lightfoot noticed issues with an alley behind the Bank of Nova Scotia building between 101st and 102nd.

“That alley just about shook my teeth out,” said Lightfoot about driving there.

He requested that it be fixed up and the potholes filled there because “it’s a mess right now.”

Mayor Bater also noted concerned residents have contacted him again on an issue raised before about the speed of traffic on Cle-

ments Drive.

It’s gotten to the point that the people there are out on the sidewalk trying to slow traffic on their own, said Bater.

One option they would like to explore, he said, is a three-way stop on the corner of Clements Drive and Hock Avenue.

Another option might be crosswalks.

“People on the street feel very strongly that safety of especially children in the area is compromised,” said Bater.

Also coming up at the meeting was discussion was criminal record checks for volunteers at

the Saskatchewan Winter Games. A motion was passed at committee to waive the fees and that will go to council next week for final approval.

Monday’s Planning Committee meeting was the last one until Sept. 18 as the committee meetings take a break during July

and August as part of City Hall’s reduced schedule.

Any normal committee business during the next two months will be presented during the regular council meetings, which will also be done on a reduced schedule in July and August of one meeting per month.

By John Cairns

last month, compared to 19 for $4,400,500 the same month in 2016.

The drop in values can be attributed to a big decline so far in the “new commercial category.”

There were two issued for $3,170,000 in May 2017, but none last year in May. That also accounts for a decline in the overall year to year numbers.

In total, 48 permits have

been issued for $4,118,825, compared to 51 for $8,748,500 the year before.

However, Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink was not particularly concerned.

She indicated that a number of new commercial projects in the new commercial category were expected in the coming months.

Those include for a new

movie theatre, a new Montana’s, and also two hotels.

City Manager Jim Puffalt also clarified as to the construction of the new Comfort Inn and Suites on Carlton Trail.

The hotel units being built are actually modular units being assembled offsite and will be trucked in.

Puffalt noted the project is still scheduled for July.

Unsightly properties, pot holes, speeders concern city

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Here is a look at some of the other items that came up at the Planning Committee meeting held at City Hall Monday night: Mayor Ryan Bater expressed concern Monday about two very unsightly properties on 100th Street.

One of them is the old RCMP detachment property.

“The grass has got to be two feet high, and the gate’s wide open,” said Bater.

An order has been issued for that property and has already been posted.

Another property that Bater described as “a scene out of The Walking Dead” was the old, abandoned Shell station on 100th Street, as well as a residence behind it. Again,

N.B. building permits down in May Staff Reporter

Building permits are down for the month of May in North Battleford, but city officials don’t see a big cause for concern yet.

According to the numbers presented to the city’s Planning Committee by administration on Monday night, a total of 16 permits were issued for $1,381.825

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Dear Editor On June 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. the Greyhound bus from Edmonton arrived at the North Battleford Depot. A male passenger entered the depot asking for a ticket on the seven o’clock bus to Meadow Lake. The ticket agent informed him there was no longer any bus service from North Battleford to Meadow Lake.

The passenger was irate that the bus had been cancelled. He has made the connection to Meadow Lake other times in the past. The ticket agent suggested maybe someone could come from Meadow Lake to pick him up. The man stated there was no one who could or would do that. Grabbing his bag he stated, “I guess the only thing I can do is hitchhike!”

Did he ever get to his destination safely? We will never know!

So the hitchhiking begins! People are being forced by the Wall government to make life-threatening decisions.

How many robberies, assaults, sexual harassments will result? How long will it be before the predators move in searching for the vulnerable? Will the highway between North Battleford and Meadow Lake become a “Highway of Human Suffering?”

The blame for this lies squarely on the shoulders of the Wall government and their (not so hidden) agenda of destroying the Crown corporations.

L.E. Reimer North Battleford

Should have seen it coming Dear Editor Knowing premier Brad Wall’s earlier political mentor was Grant Devine should have been a red flag from the beginning. It was Roy Romano and Lorne Calvert who pulled this province from the brink and Wall caught and rode a wave while patting himself on the back. A responsible government would have dealt with a deficit when the economy was high. Wall and Doherty have squandered multimillions on white elephants long swept under the rug. One example being those not so “smartmeters” that cost us $45 million, whose sole purpose was to create unemployment. And those Texan “consultants” costing us $40 some million... actual cost was $1,511 dollars for every one dollar saved! Now their “slash, burn and tax” rampage that included profitable Crowns... and 49 per cent is like your daughter saying she’s only 49 per cent pregnant!

To see the Sask Transit Commission sabotaged (let’s call it what it is) has much of the province livid. Only a dictator would sell or sabotage the peoples’ crowns without their consent and if you do the math you will find that the cost of that gold road around Regina would keep the STC running for another 105 years! Editorials in the Leader Post and Star Phoenix made it very clear that the STC was costing little more than $11 million in subsidies for operation, carrying 261,531 passengers in 2014, and freight to and from 253 communities, making the Commission and essential service in a growing province.

Ridership dropped only because routes and schedules were cut. It seems Wall’s government is “of, by and for” the corporate elite, and the people can go hang! See SOSCrowns.ca or facebook.com/stopthecutsSK/ and #MySaskincludesSTC. What’s next? Our schools and health care? Police and

plans of private companies wanting to transport passengers? You say that you would “rather drive as would most of Saskatchewan.” The fact is, Mr. Zinchuk, that not everyone has that luxury. STC is an essential service for many people and people are upset and angry. You say people should just stop complaining and let the many companies who want to provide service “have at it.” The problem is that the service that is being offered comes nowhere close to the service that STC provided. The HTB scheduled hearings are finished. There may be more applications to come, but, of the eight companies that have applied so far, none have applied to provide transit services in any areas north of Saskatoon. The situation is unacceptable. People are resorting to hitchhiking. It is not too late for the government to do the right thing and reinstate STC. Perhaps the question that you, and all of us, should be asking is this: why has the SaskParty government not pursued the federal money that is available for funding transit?

Elizabeth Cline North Battleford

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We already own it Dear Editor I am writing in response to Brian Zinchuk’s Top of the Pile column from the June 15, 2017 Regional Optimist entitled “If you love it so much, why don’t you buy it.”

Mr. Zinchuk, there are a couple of reasons why no one has bought STC: 1) We, the people of Saskatchewan, own it! 2) It was never put up for sale because to do that would have required the government to go to the owners, the people of Saskatchewan, with a referendum asking us if we wanted it sold.

As for the people whom you refer to as “obstructionists” and “those who oppose everything,” I am grateful that these concerned citizens, on their own time and at their own expense, are participating in the Highway Traffic Board process and ensuring that requirements for safety and accessibility are met. People are going without service, not because of people objecting, but because of a government that was hell bent on getting rid of STC, as quickly as possible, without having any plan for replacing it. The Highway Traffic Board has no reason for existing “in the 21st century”? Since when did ensuring the safety of paying passengers become outdated? Do you honestly believe that there should be no checks on the qualifications and safety

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We haven’t cut the cord yet, but I’ve been thinking about it Each month I get the phone bill, which includes our television bill, and I consider cutting the cord.

We have one of those bundles that includes internet, SaskTel Max and unlimited North America long distance, so I’m not exactly sure what the TV bill is. Our bundle comes in at $146.85 a month, the bulk of which is television. That includes the movie package that has been on the chopping block for a long time, but the axe hasn’t swung yet.

There’s another $36 for CraveTV, high definition, DVR and three set top boxes. When you add it all up, the total is $243.92 a month. Add another $225.61 for two cell phones on high usage plans, and equipment financing, and our total bill to SaskTel starts to rival the grocery bill.

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year quality of the TV. I probably haven’t noticed because I hardly watch TV anymore. It’s usually Netflix, YouTube documentaries or one of our never-ending stack of Blu-rays, often with digital copies. The only time we collectively watch something on the 50-inch big screen is during supper, or when Big Bang Theory is on. Otherwise, each of us is usually content to have something playing on our individual tablets or computers.

My go-to TV channels – History and Discovery – have largely become full of reality TV crap. Katrina wanted to watch something historical on history

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School is almost over for another year.

What’s the best part of having the kids out of class?

• They get a chance to have some fun.

• Parents and grandparents get to see more of them.

• There’s less running around to extracurricular activities.

• They can help around the home more.

• What best part? Can’t wait for them to go back!

last night. We turned it on, and it was a reality series about guys forging knives, because apparently knives and blades were used way back when. The Food Network is not much better.

We usually watch the evening news on the TV, but this past week I noticed that the local TV stations are now running livestreams on Facebook.

I caught a Global supper newscast the other day because it appeared on my Facebook stream.

We are prodigious users of the PVR. If it’s a show someone wants to watch, it’s almost always done via PVR and not live broadcast. If we cut the cord, that means no more PVR, and that would be a problem, but we could get by.

My wife is a NASCAR fan, and she likes to watch it on the big screen, usually live, but sometimes on the PVR. So that’s one argument to keep it.

Several people I know now have those livestreaming Android boxes, which is another way of saying Napster in the 21st century. As a producer of copyrighted material myself, I buy all my content, and don’t steal any of it, so the idea these Android boxes is unappealing at best.

There’s also the question of keeping the landline phone. I use it, and the long distance package, an awful lot for work. I also enjoy having hour-long conversations with friends and family without watching the clock like I did when long distance was charged by the minute.

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What does she do where families no longer have a landline and take their cell phones with them?

TV and telephones have gone through a strange evolution. It used to be there was one unit of each in the house, attached to the wall, and they were for communal use. Now there are often multiple, large screen TVs in households, more spectacular than could have been imagined by science fiction, but people instead watch their small, individual and mobile tablets. Single landlines have given way to individual wireless phones.

We’re not cutting the cord yet. In any scenario, we’d still be paying for high-end fiber internet. But I can see the day when the axe might come out. For many people, it already has.

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Staff The Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association has presented Chris Odishaw with its prestigious Tete Jaune Award.

“Tete Jaune” is the French translation for “yellowhead,” the same name for what is now known as Highway 16. The award recognizes longstanding commitment and service to the association.

Odishaw, who owns Battleford Furniture and who served two terms as mayor of Battleford, was recognized for his special contributions as vice-president, director, committee chair, and for his work towards the objectives of the association.

Odishaw was presented the “Builder of the Yellowhead” in 2007.

Odishaw’s award was presented at the association’s annual meeting in Sherwood Park/Strathcona County, Alta.

Hon. Amarjeet Sohi, federal minister of infrastructure and communities, was also in attendance to recognize Odishaw.

“The Town of Battleford was a participant in the formation of the TCYHA and Chris was instrumental in maintaining that involvement during his time as Mayor,” said Sandy Salt, incoming TCYHA President, in a statement.

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Town: bat droppings and increased revenues

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Jesse Crozier and Cassandra Germsheid on the steps of their latest property acquisition, the historic Battleford Post Office. They were at Battleford town council meeting Monday to fill councillors in on their plans, including moving Canada Post back in.Photo submitted

Buying a new building comes with its fair share of headaches. Not many buildings come with needing a “Bat Droppings Verification Inspection Report.”

Yet that’s what was on the table in front of the post office’s new owners Jesse Crozier and Cassandra Germsheid at the June 19 Battleford town council meeting.

The meeting’s biggest news was the timelines for getting the old Battleford post office up and running again. Crozier and Germsheid explained that most of the work done on the building will be cosmetic as opposed to structural.

“It’ll be more of a restoration than a renovation,” Crozier said.

Some stairwells require work and the building’s exterior will be cleaned with a dry-ice machine to remove the mineral staining. Germsheid said the building should look like it did back in 1913 once the

Look up. Look way up. A ladder leads from the clock room to the clock tower of the post office, where bats had been entering the building, causing Canada Post to cite health concerns as a reason for moving out of the building. The bat issue appears to have been resolved. Photo submitted

exterior work is finished.

The second and third floors are to be restored, but Crozier and Germsheid have yet to determine what they’ll be used for. Crozier said that Canada Post should be in the building

by Nov. 1, if not earlier.

Germshied said fixing the clock will be the next focus after getting Canada Post back in the building.

Crozier said he ran into some issues he hadn’t fore-

seen, such as the east and south clock faces running slowly. He said the clock is functional but there are some things he wants to inspect with a man lift before making the clock fully operational.

“We don’t want to put undo stress [on the clock] before we figure out exactly what we should be doing with it,” Crozier said.

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found any more bats and possible bat entrances are sealed. A Canada Post representative said that bats were the reason Canada Post left the building.

“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we’ve had to urgently put in place temporary arrangements because of health and safety concerns with the presence of bats in the Battleford Post Office building,” Mouktar Abdillahi told the News-Optimist in Oct. 2015.

Councillors thanked the new owners, and Crozier and Germsheid stayed for the rest of the meeting.

“I’ve never been to one of these,” Crozier said.

“Hang on to your hat,” said Chief Administrative Officer John Enns-Wind.

In other news, the Fred Light museum board was happy to see that 250 people were on the RSVP list for their June 23 event.

Revenue due to building permits was slightly more this year than what is was last year at this point.

May 2017 there were five permits taken out, for a total of $1,502,980. Four were residential and one was commercial. Leslie said last year at this time there were nine permits for the year to date worth $1,079,000.

“We started the year off really slow, but we’ve caught up in the last couple months and pulled ahead of where we were last year at this time,” Leslie said.

The next council meeting will be July 17. And keep an eye on the NewsOptimist for exclusive post office updates.

Roadways tender awarded to G&C

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

North Battleford city council unanimously voted June 12 to award the 2017 capital works-roadways contract to G&C Asphalt.

The tender came in for a low bid price, PST included, of $3,441,876.82, about two per cent over budget.

The 2017 budget had estimated the work at $3,369,900 and the only reason the bid price is above that amount is because the six per cent PST had not been included in the estimate. That PST is now applied by the province to construction projects, a result of changes brought in by the provincial budget.

But the roadways portion of the UPAR tender was balanced out by April’s UPAR underground utilities tender. Counting that portion, all the 2017 UPAR project work has come in under budget by $118,462, or six per cent.

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News-Optimist/Regional Optimist publisher retires

By Josh Greschner

problems that arise, such as the roof blowing off a building.

Schweitzer attributes the paper’s success to her team.

“The team of experts that I’ve had in place all these years have done a bang up job.” Schweitzer began working in composition, which is the art of putting the paper together.

In the 1970s, a number of machines were used to perform what are today easy operations for a computer program.

“I started back when we were still putting the paper to bed with lead,” Schweitzer said.

Staff Reporter

After 44 years of working in various positions at the News-Optimist/Regional Optimist, publisher Alana Schweitzer is retiring.

“I’ve enjoyed my ride,” Schweitzer said last week.

Attaining the top position in a newspaper has been a long process. In Schweitzer’s words, a publisher’s job is multifaceted, involving finances, representing the company to the wider community and making each department run smoothly. It also involves solving unexpected

Publisher Alana Schweitzer

Schweitzer rose through the ranks to ad sales, managing sales, then overseeing operations when the city’s two local papers merged.

Schweitzer said the most rewarding part of her job has been seeing the newspaper business evolve, “going from working with lead and dirty circumstances to going now to the digital era.”

She added that she enjoyed how every day at the newspaper was different and found the learning experiences to have been rich.

She said mentorship is another important aspect

of the job, and she praised the mentors she had.

“I think my thing is being able to help people,” Schweitzer said, referring to community members who have stories to tell, as well as newspaper staff.

The retirement party included a poem featuring sayings Schweitzer was known for, framed mementos, and flowers.

Schweitzer said she wanted to thank everyone who worked at the paper.

She now plans to spend time with family and golfing with her husband.

Schweitzer nearly shed a tear but caught it before she could.

Following Their Voices funding looks to increase aboriginal student graduation rates, engagement

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Recently, Sturgeon Lake Central School students and staff looked on as officials announced funding increases that would affect the local school along with 26 others across the province.

The funding is part of a

provincial initiative called Following Their Voices, meant to “raise the educational achievement and participation of Saskatchewan’s First Nations, Metis and Inuit students.” The new funding, coming from the federal government, will be an investment of $3 million over three years.

This money is an addition

to the province’s $1.55 million commitment. The total program funding for the 2017-18 school year to be $2.56 million dollars.

Deputy Premier and Education Minister Don Morgan and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada’s (INAC) Saskatchewan Associate Regional Director General Bob Maguire

announced the increased funding.

“We think Following Their Voices is one of the most important and best things we can do to promote First Nations graduation,” Morgan said. “We want to make sure First Nations students have every ability to prosper and participate fully in the

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growth of the province, and the way that’s going to happen is through education and training.”

Pat Bugler, Director of Education of the Treaty Six Education Council, said Following Their Voices was influenced by Canadian administrators visiting the Maori people of New Zealand. The Maori advised against directly replicating the model they share with New Zealander administrators. “[Canadians] were told continually you can’t expect that [the Maori] model is going to work in [Canadian] context,” Bugler said.

Canadians were advised to “go back home and listen to your students and listen to your community members and listen to your elders, and see what changes need to happen in education in order to realize success.”

Bugler said research was carried out to find the needs of urban, rural and First Nations schools.

A consistent problem was found to be a lack of student engagement. Bugler said students felt they lacked relationships with teachers and that teachers “didn’t have the best interests [of students] in mind.”

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Cree music and stories featured at The Gog ‘Integrity is rooted in the dimension of the sacred.’ – Wes Fineday

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

A July 24 event at The Gog promises to be a unique cultural encounter.

The Gog is a house (and former synagogue) Kelly Waters opens to the public as a performance space.

She holds several house concerts each year. In honour of National Aboriginal Day, Waters is hosting a performance featuring Ross Paskemin, a Plains Cree singer and hand drummer, and Wes Fineday, a storyteller, elder, healer and Cree oral historian. Former city councillor Ray Fox will MC the event.

Waters said she is excited for the event. She cooks for events at the Gog. “Since I consider food preparation an art form, this is an opportunity for me to use indigenous ingredients as a source of inspiration,” Waters wrote in an email. “In addition to

bison and other wild game, I have been experimenting for the first time with flavours such as juniper berries and spruce tips. I have little personal experience preparing traditional First Nation food, but I have been studying contemporary interpretations of established First Nations chefs and using my own imagination to form a unique, adventurous, and hopefully delicious menu of bite-sized tastings.”

According to Waters, psychologist Dr. David MacKinnon got “the ball rolling” on the event.

MacKinnon came across Paskemin’s music while preparing for a documentary about two Cree artists, and MacKinnon said he has a close relationship with Fineday, who is a spiritual mentor.

“To say I was pleasantly surprised [by Paskemin’s music] is an understatement,” MacKinnon wrote in an email. Paskemin is

also a song keeper, drum maker, and member of The Sweetgrass Singers.

“His music transcends cultures,” MacKinnon said.

“His music to my untrained ear is primeval, the beat infectious, and singing superb. His music transcends cultures appealing to a wide variety of listeners. Keith Bartlett has recently recorded and produced a CD for Ross and the partnership was magical.”

MacKinnon intends the event to be “in the spirit

of reconciliation between both communities.”

While Paskemin will be singing, what Fineday will do is yet to be determined.

“We’ll leave it up to Wes,” MacKinnon said.

“He’s a master storyteller.”

MacKinnon said, “This event will be a truly authentic experience appealing to all those interested in great music and the magic of First Nations storytelling.”

He added, “My role in all this was to connect Ross with Keith and Kelly.

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“I’ll be doing a little bit of storytelling and talking about stories and their purpose, and their function, and as a system of learning.”

Fineday has been performing for over 30 years, and has been to a number of countries including Japan, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and all over the U.S. “There’s not many decent storytellers,” Fineday said, laughing.

He said that there are many different kinds of stories, such as those for entertainment, those which are seasonal, and personal and family histories.

Fineday said that orally transmitted stories have the ability to relate truth in ways that aren’t compromised, as written words

can be.

“Some of the stuff you find written down obviously lacks the integrity which would give it truth, it’s someone’s opinion, or it’s written with an agenda,” Fineday said. “Some of our storytellers are like that, too. But in terms of sacred stories and historical stories, you have to earn the right to speak about those things so that the telling of the story is done with integrity. And integrity is rooted in the dimension of the sacred.”

The event will be a sacred traditional sharing and alcohol won’t be served. Admission is $20 and all funds go to the presenters. There will also be a donation jar for food.

When asked if he’s excited for the show, Fineday said “I mean, I’m just as excited as I am for any other part of my life.

Life is exciting.”

Four N.B.-area men fined for illegal outfitting Charges follow a two-and-a-half year investigation by conservations officers Staff Four North Battlefordarea men have been fined over $71,000 for illegal outfitting.

According to the province, Charles Meechance, 59, pled guilty last November to unlawfully acting as a guide, unlawful hunting and providing false information. He was fined $10,920.

Three other individuals were tried and found guilty in provincial court in Leader on May 18: Gerald Meechance, 37, was fined $33,800 for

unlawfully acting as a guide, unlawfully aiding and abetting, providing false information and unlawfully falsifying and applying for an export permit.

Neal Meechance, 43, was fined $15,820 for unlawfully acting as a guide, unlawfully aiding and abetting and providing false information.

Steven Pritchard, 47, was fined $10,920 for unlawfully acting as a guide, unlawfully aiding and abetting and providing false information.

Including the Victim of Crime Surcharge, the total

fines amounted to $71,460.

In addition to the fines, the individuals were also issued a five-year court order with conditions that include: not being in the company of anyone involved in any aspect of hunting other than on the lands of a First Nation in the Province of Saskatchewan or in the company of another treaty person hunting for subsistence; to provide any details or other information as requested by the Ministry of Environment on all animals killed while outfitting; ensuring all clients attend a Ministry of Environment

office in person and swear an affidavit that all information and details of the hunt are true; and obtaining an export permit for every animal harvested by his or her client.

Pritchard as well as Neal and Gerald Meechance also must follow an additional condition: not be in any vehicle in which there is an un-encased firearm except on the lands of a First Nation in the Province of Saskatchewan or in the company of another treaty person hunting for subsistence.

The charges were laid against the outfitter and

guides in October 2016 and follow a two-and-ahalf year investigation by conservation officers with the Ministry of Environment.

The activities took place near Hazlet, 64 km northwest of Swift Current.

Conservation officers encountered four individuals during a patrol in Oct. 2014, and discovered soon after that the individuals had been outfitting and guiding two American clients.

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According to the environment ministry, outfitting and guiding in unauthorized areas is a serious issue and hinders other outfitters who follow the rules.

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Garden Party for the Birds The Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords’ first garden party, aimed at collecting big dollars at an exclusive entertainment event, raised $54,000 Friday evening, despite the rain. Held jointly in the backyards of Ian and Charlotte Hamilton and Rob and Nora Rongve (who was also the chef for the evening), the fundraiser aimed to help pay for the renovations to CMHA’s new home. Entertaining were Jeffery Strakers, Back of the Bus and Beer League. The dollars flowed in and the food was consumed in copious amounts, thanks to numerous volunteers. Executive Director Jane Zielke de Montbrun said “I’m lost for words that can adequately express my gratitude to each of you for your donations tonight.”

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Following Their Voices funding looks to increase aboriginal student graduation rates, engagement Continued from Page 8 Following Their Voices was developed to focus on engaging students by creating an environment that respects and honours who they are, and creating relationships between students and teachers outside of curriculum matters.

To achieve results, Bugler said the funding is going toward hiring facilitators who will examine teachers’ practice and create goals with teachers to improve engagement, as well as provincial learning development opportunities.

Educators of settler backgrounds along with First Nations leaders are involved with Following Their Voices. The Following Their Voices leadership team consists of government and university officials, school division heads and two elders, while the program also seeks the help of aboriginal knowledge keepers.

The participating schools are spread out across the province. The new participating schools that are close to the Battlefords area include John Paul II Collegiate and Sakewew High School.

Cando Community School is already participating.

Year one of the program has produced results. Data on the Following Their Voices website for participating schools shows that attendance among First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who attend 80 per cent of their classes has increased by 10 per cent from 46 per cent in 2014/15, to 56 per cent in 2015/16.

An “important success measure” for Follow-

ing Their Voices is Grade 12 graduation results, although according to its website, the program hasn’t been active long enough to affect graduation rates in participating schools.

Increasing the provincial graduation rate for aboriginal students remains a challenge for school administrators. According to a provincial auditor’s report released earlier this June, the graduation rate for aboriginal students in the Living Sky School division is 32 per cent. Randy Fox, Interim Director of Education of the Living Sky School Division, said at the June 14 school board meeting that the 32 per cent rate “doesn’t tell the whole story.” He said one particular school is affecting the numbers, and

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the graduation rate among aboriginal students is more like 40 per cent.

Fox said there are “bright spots,” such as Spiritwood High School.

He said the on-time graduation rate (within three years) for First Nations and Métis students is 64 per cent, which is one per cent away from the Ministry of Education’s goal by 2020.

Fox added at Spiritwood High School, the extended graduation rate of five years is 92 per cent.

“Our extended graduation rates are quite a bit better,” Fox said. “Kids have some interruptions in their high school and

Spiritwood High School’s ontime graduation rate (within three years) for First Nations and Métis students is 64 per cent, which is one per cent away from the Ministry of Education’s goal by 2020. The extended graduation rate of five years is 92 per cent. they end up graduating five years instead of three.

They still made it and we

should be proud of them. It doesn’t look good on your three year rate but at least

they’re getting through.”

Fox attributed the graduation rates at Spiritwood High School to an intensive reading training program for students who come into Grades 9 and 10.

Fox said he thinks Living Sky School Division will reach an aboriginal student graduation rate of 65 per cent by 2020.

“It sounds like a long ways to go, but if you get half a dozen more kids per year to graduate on time, you’re going to reach that,” Fox said.

“We’re trending upward, but we have ways to go.”

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Medstead t-ball and toss ball season a hit

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

Medstead and District Recreation Association (MADRA) is finishing up its t-ball and toss ball season for the year. Through the work of the association, volunteers and the coach, local children of Medstead had the opportunity to learn valuable skills. Crucial abilities to growing children including sportsmanship, teamwork and technical skills were brought forth in the program that began in May. Local community member, Pam Ross, was the coach of the Medstead group. The team practiced for five to six weeks.

Practices have been held

edstead News on Tuesday evenings, depending on the accommodation of the weather.

The program boasted an impressive membership of 21 participants. Children with ages ranging between four and eight years were split into two teams. The younger partook in t-ball and the older in toss ball.

Naturally, a small fee was associated for the participants. This covered the use of equipment and the diamonds. The program serves as an effective introduction to the sport of

softball, a Saskatchewan favourite.

According to Ross, “We practice skills like throwing with technique, batting, catching, field movement and field positions.”

All of the noted skills are vital to success in softball, not to mention the team spirit and camaraderie learned through sporting exposure. Having been actively involved in the learning focused program over the last four years, either as an assistant or coach, Ross noted that the program has gotten smaller over the years. Ross stated that in the past the endeavour involved many teams that played in leagues.

This gives all the more credit to Ross and the re-

markable help from parents which she noted receiving.

It is important to continue sporting traditions. Sports are a key method of keeping the modern generation of children active, healthy, happy and in touch with more traditional recreation.

2017 had a fantastic team turnout, with the coach expressing her excitement at having so many kids playing this year.

The season was to have its grand finale with a game on Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. against the Glaslyn team, giving the children a chance to display the learned skills, both social and technical, in a competitive environment.

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facilitation of enthusiastic and helpful parents, and dedicated coaches like Pam Ross, the program is sure to be a big hit for years to come. The t-ball and toss ball endeavour is just one of the many events coordinated by MADRA, with Canada 150 celebrations right around the corner. The July 1st weekend event will also host a pleth-

ora of excitement, including softball, a bonfire and a demolition derby.

MADRA is truly one of the organizations that keeps Medstead an engaged community. The annual program of t-ball and toss ball is one of the best ways to involve the youth in the spirit and culture of Medstead and Saskatchewan as a whole.

Race for Kids raises more than $28,000 Staff The third annual Race for Kids event to raise money for the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club raised a total of $28,069 for the organization.

Eight teams participated June 3 in the race, which is described as a mix between the Amazing Race and Minute to Win It. There were 10 checkpoints set up in the community with different challenges posed to the contestants.

The individual who had raised the most dollars by 11:59:59 p.m. on June 2 was Sean Kenny with a total of $2,670. The next top fundraiser was Mike Silvester who raised $2,350.

The event went ahead with the support of a multitude of direct and in-kind sponsors from across the

Battlefords community.

“I’m blown away yet again this year by the support we’ve received from our community” says Nicole Combres, Executive Director of the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club, in a news release.

“Times have been tough for us lately, but we’ve seen how hard work does pay off and this event is no different. Our staff, volunteers and community have helped us pull off another successful event and I couldn’t be more grateful! I’m incredibly proud to be part of such a great organization and equally as proud to be a part of a community as supportive as ours. North Battleford, you should be proud…

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This is going to be the biggest summer of my career and I’ll be putting in a lot of work to make sure that I can achieve the goal that I have of making the Boston Bruins and playing in the NHL next season.

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After two seasons with the American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins, Battleford’s Colby Cave is determined to start next year in the National Hockey League as a member of the Boston Bruins.

“This is going to be the biggest summer of my career and I’ll be putting in a lot of work to make sure that I can achieve that goal that I have,” Cave said.

“This is my job now and I’m looking forward to doing whatever it takes to reach the highest level.”

Since signing an entrylevel contract with the Bruins two years ago after four seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Swift Current Broncos, the 22-year-old forward has learned a number of valuable lessons during his time in Rhode Island as he adjusts to the pro game.

“These last two years in Providence have really helped me to understand what being a pro hockey player is all about,” Cave said. “There’s a lot of differences from playing junior hockey. You’re living on your own and looking after yourself, and every guy your playing with is also trying to make it to that next level in addition to being a good teammate and helping the team succeed.”

“This season, the biggest thing that I improved on was my consistency.

Colby Cave looked over a few items from his hockey career while paying a visit to the North Battleford Sports Mueseum and Hall of Fame earlier this month.

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When you look at guys like Anze Kopitar, Jonathan Toews and Sidney Crosby, the reason they are successful is that they play the exact same way every night. It’s pretty amazing when you are close to the highest level of hockey but you feel like you are far away at times.”

Following a rookie campaign where he had 29 points in 75 games, Cave had 35 points in 76 games for his sophomore season.

He also had six points in 17 playoff games as the Bruins made their way to the semifinals.

“I don’t think I had been out of the first round of the playoffs since I was in bantam or peewee hockey,” Cave said. “It’s pretty fun to be playing into May and going to the rink in your shorts. I could get used to that.

“Having that long run was better than what I

thought it would be. To get into the second round and know that you are going to still be playing hockey for a few more weeks is pretty exciting. With the support that we got as a team from everyone in Providence and from the people here back home, I really feel like one of the luckiest guys in the world.”

The Bruins quest for their first Calder Cup championship since 1999 came to an end in the semifinal round as they lost in five games to the Syracuse Crunch, who are an affiliate to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

“It’s pretty tough when you go all that way and have nothing to show for it,” Cave said. “There’s a pretty sour taste in my mouth after how the year ended and that gives everyone on the team some extra motivation as we get ready for the new season.

“It was a really close series that could have gone either way. I remember we hit the post a couple of times in that fifth game and if we could have got a goal early on, we might have had a chance to change the momentum around and have another game back at home.”

With a fluctuating roster throughout the playoffs, Cave and his linemate Colton Hargrove found themselves playing with a couple of different faces during the Bruins’ run to the semifinal.

Early on they were paired up with veteran Peter Mueller, but they finished off the year playing with Zach Senyshyn, who was a first round pick in the 2015 NHL Draft and had just finished his junior hockey career a few weeks earlier with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.

“I think every person that was in the lineup played with a different guy all year,” Cave said. “It was pretty interesting to be in the locker room at times.

We actually had some guys getting dressed in other rooms with as many guys as we had in the playoffs.

“See the guys like Zach coming up from junior reminded me of what it was like for me when I came up to Providence from Swift Current. It was pretty nerve wracking to come into an new organization like that after playing in junior, but you can see that the future is looking bright for the team with the guys we have coming in.”

Cave will be spending

the majority of his summer in Saskatoon doing on-ice and off-ice conditioning work prior to going to the Bruins training camp in September.

“The majority of the guys are from the Saskatoon area, plus we have Reid Gardiner (who split time last season with the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets and the AHL’s WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins) who is from Humbolt that trains with us,” Cave said.

“Everyone in the group is either playing in the pro ranks or just finished up in junior hockey, so we’re all in that same mindset of trying to make it to the next level. We’re all pushing each other at all times.”

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Wood remains successful on the greens

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Former Unity resident Justin Wood continues to make a name for himself on the golf course.

The 22-year-old attended the University of Lethbridge for his first two years out of high school obtaining a diploma in business administration, major in marketing. He continues his studies in marketing at the University of Montevallo in Alabama where he has one more year to complete his marketing degree. Wood says he may continue with school to obtain his masters but this is not in his immediate future.

During both post secondary studies placements, Wood continued with his golf aspirations While studying towards his diploma and degree, he earned MVP in his first year in Lethbridge and received All-Canadian and Academic All-Canadian status in his second year there.

In Montevallo, Wood was a gold scholar on the

Peach Belt Conference and earned second-team allconference this past season.

With his season over at school, Wood is preparing for a busy summer.

“I am playing in the Glencoe Invitational in Calgary this month, and then I’m off to Fargo, North Dakota for a U.S. Amateur qualifier followed by the Saskatchewan Amateur in Yorkton in July,” Wood said.

“The Saskatchewan Amateur is open to everyone so I don’t have to qualify for that event. However, if I get in the top nine at that tournament I will be off to the Canadian Amateur in August.”

Wood captured the provincial title last year in Warman in his third trip to the tournament, as he defeated Jehremy Ryde of Saskatoon by two strokes.

With a number of events to prepare for, Wood has a few goals in mind for the remainder of the season.

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in the fall; but he won’t be eligible to compete on the team because he has used up his four years of eligibility. He will continue to practice as well as working on his swing with his swing instructor.

This summer, Wood is working at a Home Building Centre in Saskatoon because it offers him flexible hours for the golf tournaments he plans on attending.

When asked what advice he could offer younger golfers that want to be more competitive in their golf game, Wood had a couple of pointers to share.

“I think the most important thing is learning that there is going to be a lot more failure than success,” Wood said. “Golf is a learning experience and you aren’t going to become a world-beater overnight.

Have fun with the challenges that the nerves bring and at the end of the day just remember that golf is just a game.

“Above all else the game of golf has taught me just how important hard work is.”

The Battlefords North Stars will be looking back and moving forward Monday night.

The team will be holding their annual general meeting at the Civic Centre starting at 7 p.m., which will be free for the public to attend.

“If anyone wants to vote on anything that is brought up, it costs $5 for a membership fee,” North Stars president Troy Slywka said.

“We will be going over the finances from this past season, plus we will be looking for a few more board members as well as we have a few open spots.”

Slywka is also involved in helping the North Stars find a new head coach and general manager, as that position came open last Friday when Nate Bedford left the team to become the bench boss for the Portage College Voyageurs in Cold Lake.

Whoever is hired for that role will then bring in a new assistant coach and trainer for the reigning Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League champions, as both Braeden Johnston and Robbie Tanner left the team to pursue new opportunities prior to Bedford’s departure.

Meanwhile, the North Stars office is currently busy selling tickets for the

Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will take place at 6 p.m. on July 22 at the Civic Centre.

“We’ve had a lot of families and team members for each of the inductees purchasing tickets already, so they are going fast,” North Stars marketing and office manager Caitlyn Gray said.

“We don’t have an end date per sey for those that want to purchase individual tickets or a full table as we still have those left, but we would advise the public to not wait around until the last minute as there might not be room left as we get close to the ceremony.”

Tickets for the event, which can be purchased

online at www.northstars. ca or by contacting Gray at the North Stars office by calling 306-445-7827, cost $75 for an individual ticket and $500 for a table of eight.

In addition to the banquet, which will be hosted

by TSN’s Darren Dreger and have a number of ties to the area in the inductees, there will be a number of events taking place earlier in the day at the Civic Centre.

A pancake breakfast will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., while a road hockey tournament for players of all ages will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will feature North Stars players.

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Depsite being stuck in a six-game losing streak after opening the year with two straight wins, the Battlefords Trappers were confident that luck would soon be on their side.

The newest team in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League was rewarded for their patience Tuesday night at Beaver Lions Stadium, as they earned a 5-1 victory over the North Battleford Beavers.

“We played well for seven straight innings tonight, which is something that we haven’t done in a little while,” Trappers outfielder Gavin Nolin said.

“We didn’t make any errors, which is always a bonus.

“Even when we were on that losing streak, the boys

never got down on themselves. We were confident going into every game that we would have a chance to win it. We didn’t get the outcome all the time but we felt like we were right there.”

The Trappers also felt like they could hang with one of the top scoring offences in the league, especially after a 7-2 loss to the Beavers last Thursday in a game that was closer than the final score showed.

“They won on two swing of the bats that brought in five runs,” Nolin said. “That will hurt you every time.

“We pitched well and played well in that game, but it’s always tough when you give up that many runs in a short amount of time.”

The Trappers opened up the scoring with a pair of runs in the first inning and brought home another run

in the second frame to take a 3-0 lead.

The Beavers got on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning, but the Trappers would extend their cushion with two more runs in top of the fifth frame to round out the scoring.

“Getting those runs early was huge for us, especially as the away team,” Nolin said.

“When you could put the pressure on the home team right away, it’s a good feeling.”

The Trappers also recieved a great pitching performance from Tyrus Thomson, as he struck out four batters in six innings of work.

“He’s had a great year for us,” Nolin said. “This was his first start of the season, but he’s coming out of the bullpen on a regular basis and throwing really well.”

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“We all know that we aren’t a superstar team, so we’ll have those rough outings every now and then,” Inkster joked. “We had a few errors on defence in this one, which is something we’ve avoided so far this year, so that’s something we need to be better at.”

“We got into a hole early, but this is a game we have to forget about as we prepare to face Unity, as they have a number of really good hitters.

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The Borden Friendship Club held their final business meeting before the summer break on June 14 to discuss summer events.

Upcoming is a dinner on June 20 at 5 p.m. with guests from Langham, Radisson and Maymont in attendance and Slim Chance entertaining. The potluck supper and June birthdays will be held June 28 at 5:45 p.m., with local talent, then on July 26, a barbeque for the Borden club members will be held at the acreage of Ed and Dianne Rawlyk, starting at 5:45 p.m. The club will provide the meat, buns and dessert.

The Borden Co-op held their annual meeting June 14, preceded by a roast beef supper catered to by the Lions. John Buswell was appointed chairperson and Ruben Rempel the recording secretary. Luke Walker gave the president’s report, stating the stores both had losses in 2016, due to break-ins and renovations.

It is difficult to make a profit in these smaller co-

orden Radisson ops due to the proximity of larger cities like Saskatoon (over $1M in sales from Borden) and North Battleford (close to $300,000).

General Manager Kori Fast spoke on the need to support our local co-ops if we want them to continue to be operating, and out of 217 smaller co-ops in western Canada, 50 per cent operate at a loss. Repairs and renos have been expensive and if it were not for the FCL patronage the loss would have been greater.

Times are changing and the co-op has to change.

He thanked the members, board and the staff for their great work and commended David Sutherland who has served three terms on the board and is now retiring and also Jean Brooke who has worked at the Co-op Grocery for 16 years and is retiring this year. The financial statements were reviewed by Tom Plishka, MNP, showing sales of

$3,014,876, gross margin of $327,433, expenses of $440,827, loss from operations of $113,394, patronage refunds of $157,874, net savings of $41,587.

Sales for each store in 2016 (2015 in brackets) were: General store - $610,015 ($660,051), Farm Supply - $483,816 ($502,816), Petroleum - $1,921,045 ($2,041,244) for total sales in 2016 of $3,014,876.00 compared to $3,204,111.00 in 2015. Appointed to the board were Diane Tracksell and Glenn Sutherland joining Luke Walker, Kendall Redhead, Gary Nickel, Roy Saunders and Darrel Wiebe with Kori Fast of Hepburn as General Manager. Door prizes were given out and 12 collapsible food covers went to 12 lucky members, while the Dewalt Drill set to Stew Walton, rachet set to Heather Prescesky, Viveda Spin Mop to Diane Tracksell and a barbeque to Peggy Wainwright.

At the interschool slopitch league finals on June 14 in the 18 and under age group, the winner was Maymont/Radisson over Hafford with Borden placing third.

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The treasurers race saw Mary Ann Morin elected with 2504, followed by May Henderson at 1396 and

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The secretary position was still not yet fully determined with the race going to a judicial recount. Unofficially, Lisa McCallum received 1817 votes to Ashley Norton’s 1809, with Tammy Louise Mah-Fiddler third at 1414.

Results were also in for the 12 regional representatives from the east, west and north. In Region 1A which includes the Battlefords, Billy Dean Kennedy was the winner over Wendy Vandale Bissonnette, by a vote count of 171-132.

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The butterflies are free to fly! The Grade 2/3 class released the painted lady butterflies into the wild and now they are free to fly everywhere. As a final class project, they painted some pictures of the butterflies and made a lovely bulletin board.

Lane Dubyk received a Hall of Fame award in archery at the Student Hall of Fame supper last week. His name was forgotten in the list last week.

The school library is closed for the year and Mrs. Fouhy will be conducting inventory and trying to locate the missing books.

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The Dynamites are the overall winners of the Elementary House League Program for the year. Dakota Shuh and Emily Stotz were the team captains.

Other members on the team are: Seth McIntosh, Alexah Agdomar, Sienna Lake, Jayden Caldwell, Emmerson Voegeli, Elliott Perehudoff and Taylor DuBois.

There was a bus meeting held in the library on the morning of June 14.

Bus drivers are preparing

for next year and discussed safety. Please remember, you cannot pass a bus or move in the parking lot while the buses are loading or unloading.

The PAA class under the guidance of Heather Cardin made cheesecakes last week. They made regular cheesecakes, chocolate cheesecakes and apple cheesecakes. Staff and students were able to purchase a piece or buy a whole cheesecake.

On Friday, June 16, two of the classes went on their year-end excursions. The Grades 6/7 class ventured to Merrill Dunes, just west of Saskatoon. They spent the day paint balling. I think Mr. Halverson was

the main target!

The Grade 8/9, along with Mrs. Nickell, travelled to Saskatoon, also. In the morning, they went to Grip IT and spent the morning rock climbing. In the afternoon, they went on the trampolines at Apex. They had a very active day!

The elementary classes created a variety of treasures for Father’s Day. The Grades 2/3 made note holders for their fathers by colouring and cutting out small cars and attaching a clothespin to the car. Their dads can use the craft to keep track of important notes.

The Grade 4/5 class painted birdhouses, treasure boxes and small buck-

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The Kindergarten and Grade 1 class made, “Cool “ cards to present to their dads on Father’s Day morning.

Kindergarten is quickly coming to conclusion for the year. They will be going to Glenburn Park on the afternoon of Friday, June 23.

They will enjoy lunch and a lot of fun. It is a Farewell to Kindergarten and Hello to Grade 1 Afternoon of Fun. The Grades 1 to 4 classes have completed their swimming lessons for the year. They attended five

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Excitement and traffic pack Unity over wknd bined with co-operation and challenges were met with little interruption to the event itself. Watch for a complete story on this event in a future issue as it included players from Wilkie, the Battlefords, Unity and other RNO readership areas.

The school year is now counted down in a twoweek period. Last day of classes at UCHS are June 22 with exams to start June 23 and run to June 28. Report cards will be picked up June 29 and the school will celebrate and bid farewell to the Graduating Class of 2017 on June 30.

Unity Public School still has some busy days ahead before their school year ends which includes: today’s Grade 5 Class Trip to Luseland Bible Camp; June 20 - Grade 4 Class Trip to North Battleford; June 23, SCC, Sundae Treat at 2 p.m.; June 27 K2 Year End Celebration 10:30-11:30 a.m.; June 28

Unity played host to the 36-team Girls Prairie Softball League playoffs over the weekend. Photo by Sherri Solomko

- K1 Year End Celebration 10:30-11:30 a.m.; June 28 - Grade 6 Celebration 1 p.m.; June 29 - Staff Work Day - No School; June 30 - Pick up report cards between 9 a.m.and noon.

Students at St. Peter’s school are also jamming in the last of their school year that includes the remainder of field trips, exams and celebration days for Kindergarten, graduating Grade 6s as well as

the remainder of the student body. A special farewell will be given for Mrs. Ruder who is retiring after a long career at St. Peter’s and both staff and students will be sad to see her go.

When we talk about sports, a big congratulations to Colby Ralston who was drafted by the Kindersley Klippers SJHL team for the upcoming season.

As ball season keeps rolling, teams are in the

final legs of getting their teams prepared for upcoming Provincial playdowns taking place throughout July. You can check out the action every night at the diamonds that includes softball, baseball, Cardinals senior mens – who are set to host senior men’s provincials. Friday night slo-pitch only has two more Friday nights left set to wrap up on June 30.

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The first day of summer arrived this week and this is your reminder to make it count. As we all know, summer comes and goes very quickly and winter arrives sometimes early and unexpectedly so enjoy the outdoors as often as you can, as well as the environment of Saskatchewan summer and all of the activities this province carries. I know in Unity, Wilkie, Luseland and Tramping Lake there are multiple events coming up celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday.

Congratulations to the many convocators from Sask Polytechnic, University of Saskatoon and Regina as well as other post secondary institutions; many of the UCHS alumni of 2013 and 2014 and some earlier years are part of this group.

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not have been more excitement and traffic packed in Unity than last weekend June 16, 17 and 18. In addition to a large rail crew in town, there was a wedding as well as the 36-team softball playoff weekend with the Girls Prairie League Softball. Curious and excited residents savoured the addition of RV after RV pouring into every square inch of campground space available around town to accommodate the many out of town guests that were a part of these events. Businesses certainly noticed the additional traffic and the weekend brought all the heightened excitement that any coming event(s) do/does.

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Campers filled the town while ball action was non stop at the Unity ball diamonds the weekend of June 16, 17 and 18 as Unity played host to the 36-team Girls Prairie Softball League playoff weekend. Photo by Sherri Solomko

Chamber and museum partners for Canada Day Continued from Page 22 Mens and Ladies night golf events are underway at the Unity Golf club as are some upcoming events coming to this course. If you’re a golfer you may want to check out their new Facebook page for their fee schedule and all of the other things you may want to know before you go.

Canada Day Celebrations take on new meaning this year with the entire country celebrating Canada 150. The Unity museum has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to once again host events on July 1st at our museum.

The day will kick off with a pancake breakfast and church service. The flag raising portion will hold a

unique opportunity to hear live stories bridging history of some of Canada’s historical entities. There will be a BBQ lunch and concession hosted by the UCRC, old fashioned games, entertainment, cake, balloon release, supper and the ever popular fireworks display.

Volunteers are still needed so please contact the town office if you can pitch in.

If you need a quick and economical breakfast or lunch on June 24 and 25, A&W is celebrating Canada 150 with breakfast burgers and mamma burgers on for only $2 that day.

June 22 you can support the Special Olympics group as these kind souls host a fundraising barbeque and bake sale at

Delta Co-op parking lot during the lunch break.

This enthusiastic group of folks look forward to your support at their event.

Don’t forget to take in the Unity Farmer’s Market each Friday at the Legion hall from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring home grown and home made products for your unique shopping experience.

Coffee row folks love to review community activity and the month of June has given them plenty to speculate about as well as plenty to review each Monday.

So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time…

The province is reporting that a new family doctor is practicing in Maidstone.

Dr. Amin Kazem Tabrizi is the latest addition to that community, arriving as part of the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program.

Dr. Tabrizi is among 14 “International Medical Graduates” who completed the most recent assessment and are starting practice. SIPPA is a made-in-Saskatchewan program that assesses IMGs on their education and clinical ability before allowing them to practice medicine in the province.

A total of 210 new family physicians have completed the assessment since the program began in 2011.

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“Saskdocs is once again pleased to hear about all of the international medical graduates becoming part of the province’s health care workforce,” Saskdocs’ CEO Erin Brady said in a statement.

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OBITUARIES EAKET: Roy Clifford, Oct. 20, 1925-June 17, 2017. It is with greatsadness that we announce the passing of Roy Eaket, loving husband and father aged 91 years. Roy passed away at the Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Roy enjoyed various sporting activities throughout his life including softball, hockey, curling, golfing, and bowling. He also loved the outdoors, and was happy to share his many hunting and fishing stories. He appreciated socializing with friends and family often while playing cards, especially cribbage. Roy is survived by his wife Ramona, son Darrell, grandchildren Greg (Bobby-Jo), Heather, Kristie (Joel) and 3 great grandchildren Natalie, Ethan and Emily, sister-in-law Vicky Tollefson, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Adeline, sisters Myrtle (Frank) Statham, Minerva (Roy) Volden, brothers Harvey (Belle), Robert (Agnes), Lorne (Helen), three brother-in-laws Maynard Tollefson, Truman (Bernice) Tollefson, and Clayton Tollefson, as well as daughter-in-law Rachelle and infant grandson Keith. A funeral service was held at the Livelong Community Hall on Wednesday, June 2l, 2017 at 11:00 AM, conducted by Reverend Canon Don Skinner. The internment took place following the sevice, at the Livelong Cemetery. Pallbearers were Calvin Eaket, Glenn Eaket, Randy Volden, Rob Kohuch, Carey Tollefson, and Jim Shier.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations directed to the Riverside Health Complex, Riverside Resident Council (Turtleford), St. Walburg Resident Activity Fund or Charity of Choice would be appreciated. __________________________________________________ SHUMLICH: Mr. John Shumlich of Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 81 years. A Celebration of Life service was held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m.from the Western Development Museum with Reverend Janice Trost officiating. His ashes will be interred at the Battleford Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations in John’s memory may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society 101 - 440 Second Ave. North or to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation 1092 107 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1. John is lovingly survived by: His wife, Violet, his daughters: Lorna (Royce) Taylor and their children, Lisa (Robert) Peterman and their children, Jessie, Troy, Abigail and Brooklyn; Blake (Hannah); and, Chelsea (Dan) Wytrykusz; Charlotte (Britt) Campbell and their children, Brandon (Jenessa); and, Brittany (Rylan) Jullion; Sherry (Ken) Person and their children, Thomas and Meghan, his cat (son) Tabbie, his brother Peter (Irene) Sumlick, his sisters-in-law: Virgina Shumlich and Phyllis Engelking, his brothers-in-law: Russell (Jan) Kahl; Alvin (Vicki) Kahl; and, Alan (Lynn) Kahl. John is predeceased by: his parents, Tom and Annie Shumlich, his brother, Harry Shumlich, his parents-in-law, Fred and Vera Kahl, his brothers-in-law, Fred Engelking and Ervin Kahl, his nephew, Shawn Kahl. Our sincere thanks and appreciate to all our family and friends for their kind expression of sympathy during our time of sorrow in the loss of our husband, dad and gido. We would like to thank Reverend Jan Trost and Eternal Memories – Trevor Watts, for their guidance, thoughtfulness and kindness shown to us throughout the planning and during the service of remembrance. Special thanks to Dr. Hesselson, Dr. Kennedy, Dr. McKay, nurses in all departments at the Battlefords Union Hospital and the nurses in the Cancer Clinic at the Royal University Hospital for their special and thoughtful care and assistance. Thank you to Charlotte, Blake, Brandon and Thomas for being the Urn Bearers during the service. Thank you to Lisa, Chelsea, Lynn and Dean for providing readings during the service. Thank you to Brittany for putting the shared memories video together. Thank you to Sherry for writing the shared memories. Thank you to the Western Development Museum for the use of the Hall, for the ability of our family to visit the Church on site that was important to our dad and for the lunch provided. Thank you to everyone who reached out to us with condolences of flowers, cards, food, donations, visits, hugs and phone calls, your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.

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TATRO: John George Tatro “Jack” age 70 years of Delmas, SK., passed away at Battlefords Union Hospital on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

John was born in North Battleford on April 17, 1947. He grew up on the family farm and was working as a mechanic as well as farming. He married Marie Sayers in North Battleford on July 7, 1973.

They moved to Lloydminster where John worked in the oil fields as well as working for his uncle Frank as a mechanic. They then moved to Loon Lake where he helped his dad building houses, later moving to Delmas where he resided until his passing. John was predeceased by 2 sons George and James, his parents George & Lillian, one sister Lillian Lavoie, a brother-in-law Gerald Lavoie and a sister-in-law Bertha Dwyer. He is survived by his wife Marie; 5 children: Tracey, Matthew, Amanda-Jo (Corey) Klein, Orin and Stephen; 3 granddaughters; one great-grandson; his brother Allen (Frances); 5 sisters: Jean (Leon) Lacoursiere, twin sister Joan (Aime) Prince, Elizabeth (Charles) Dillabough, Edith (Don) MacAngus, and Marian (David) Sayers as well as numerous nieces and nephews. It was John’s request that no funeral service be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

Rose City Memorials

PRODUCTION PLANT AND INDOOR SHOWROOM

Cut Knife, SK 306-398-4717 (Cindy)

AND INDOOR SHOWROOM

Lloydminster, SK 306-825-9444 (Brenda)

AUCTIONS Auction for First Street NW B & B, Wednesday June 28, 2017, 7pm, 134 1st NW, Wadena Sask.. Complete turn key B&B. Large, Mature Corner Lot, Two Storey House, Owner-Bev at 306-338-9870. Subject to sellers approval, 10 percent non-refundable deposit, Auctioneer-Robert 306-795-7387. Details at www.doublRauctions.net.

PL#334142

60th

Wedding Anniversary

Come & Go Tea for

Albert & Shirley Borschneck Saturday, July 1, 2017

STAGE COACH INN & Strip Mall Duchess, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, July 20 in Lethbridge. 16 room hotel, separate reception & manager’s residence and 4 Bay Commercial Strip Mall. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT ONLINE AUCTION Turn your inventory into CA$H! Trucks, Sprayers, Tractors, Trailers, Combines & More!

“Consignments Welcome”

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

St. Bernadette’s Hall (in the basement of Notre Dame Church)

Call Ken Purdy (306) 250-0707 1-800-263-4193 www.McDougallBay.com PL# 331787

Professional Services Provided with Heart and Compassion ROBERT MACKAY GEORGE HAEGEBAERT P.O. Box 806 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3

306-446-4200

AUCTIONS BLUEWATER COMPRESSOR SERVICES Ltd. #9 - 4 Erickson Drive, Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Wed., June 28, 10 a.m. NG & LPG Oilfield Compressor RepairBusiness - Services trucks, shop & specialty tools, skidded compressor packages, engines, new & r e m a n .

Inventory, Gen-Sets, etc.; www.montgomeryauctions.com.

1-800-371-6963.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

2741 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-445-7570

FOR SALE - MISC

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

“The only crematorium in the Battlefords area” Traditional Casket Burial and Cremation Services Serving Families with Dignity, Respect & Compassion Counsellor for Bronze and Granite Memorials Free pre-planning guides available, assistance with pre-planning services

www. eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca LOVINGLY REMEMBERED AND SADLY MISSED

God looked around his garden And found an empty place He them looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest; God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering.

He knew you were in pain; He knew you would never get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough And Hills were hard to climb So he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered, “Peace be thine” It broke our heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For a part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

Your wife Mary, your children, David & Phyllis, Gloria & Karpo, James & Colleen, and all your Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren

Regional Optimist

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FOR SALE - MISC

FOR SALE - MISC

FOR SALE

REBUILT APPLIANCES Washers/Dryers Refrigerators & Freezers Ranges & Dishwashers 90 DAY GUARANTEE Battlefords Refrigeration & Appliance 11152 - 8th Avenue North Battleford, SK

(306) 445-9770

Ranger boats - highest quality, strongest performing fiberglass fishing boats. Ranger aluminum and Ranger pontoons also available at Saskatchewan’s exclusive dealer! Pally’s Saskatoon (306) 244-4469.

BEST TRAILER DEALS! ° 16’ Tandem Trailer $2650 ° 14’ SA ATV - $1270 ° 14’ 14K Dump - $9600 ° 20’ HD 14K Equip Hauler - $4950

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of JOHN FRANK GIESBRECHT, late of Denholm, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 7th day of July, 2017.

JONES LAW OFFICE Barristers & Solicitors P.O. Box 1179, North Battleford, SK S9A 3K2 Solicitors for the Personal Representatives

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

The Tractor Co. Osler, Sk 306-239-2262 www.tractorco.ca

REACH OVER 500,000 Saskatchewan Readers Each Week!

Blanket Classifieds are carried in 72 community newspapers, which reach over 450 communities including 14 cities.

P: 306-649-1405 E: classifieds@swna.com W: www.swna.com The Strength is in Community Newspapers!

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES

WANTED

-multi section, single section, lake houses, and duplex family units

Help Wanted: Someone local to repair & refinish a hardwood bedroom furniture suite set. Call 306490-7700

LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS

HORSES & TACK Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

HEALTH SERVICES

Selling and Servicing Across Western Canada for Over 40 Years!

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Attention Saskatchewan residents: Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

1.800.249.3969 Check out our inventory at

-PARTNERSGarth Swanson, CPA, CA Greg Gryba, CPA, CA

SENIORS AFFORDABLE HOUSING

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

New easy access 2 bedroom unit in a four-plex 6 appliances $ 876/month.

Must be 55+ and make under $44,500 per household.

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

Call Mel 306-490-7414 HOUSES FOR RENT

Great References Available a total of 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD across saskatchewan

1&2 Bedroom Suites

RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

CLASSIFIEDS SELL IT FASTER

306-445-7261

• Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950 2 bedroom house for rent.

1482 103rd street. Fridge and stove included. References required. Call 306-446-8898 or 306446-8866.

MEETINGS

960 sqft 2 bedroom 2 bath $79,900 1216 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bath $89,900 1520 sqft 3 or 4 bedroom 2 bath $109,900 Single wide, Multi Sections, Lake House, Motel Units

CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

Custom Orders Welcome

300 - 1291 102nd Street North Battleford, SK, S9A 3V4

We sell & service homes across Western Canada, On Site Consultation.

Weekend calls Personalized Service

Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245 PARTNERS

Suzanne L. Odishaw, CPA, CA Jacques la Cock, CPA, CA Derek Sieben, CPA, CA Stephen Mann, CPA, CA

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling!

306-496-7538

www.yellowheadmodularhomesales.ca HWY #16 West of Yorkton (Sheho, SK.)

NEW 2017 M A N U F A C T U R E D HOMES starting under $90,000 delivered! A1 Homes Regina/Saskatoon - www.A1-Homes.ca - Canada’s largest in-stock home selection, quick delivery, custom factory orders! Text/call 306-700-2825.

PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

CALL 306-445-7261

Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: newsoptimist.sales@sasktel.net

HOUSES FOR RENT Available for rent 2 bedroom home. Monthly rent or Sign one year contract get one month free.

Ref required. Call 306-441-6728 or 306-937-7252 Available for Rent, 2 bedroom, W/D/F/S and dishwasher, utilities not included, references required.

Call or text 306-480-1347 Serious inquiries only.

ROOMS Windsor Hotel Newly Renovated Rooms for Rent.

Includes Kitchen, Bathroom and 1 Bedroom. No Pets, No Smoking.

Call 306-937-2361

ROOFING

Full Service rooFing. great rateS! reSidential & commercial.

50 YearS in SaSk. Shingle - Torch on - canSeal ProTecTive coaTingS SealS, ProTecTS & reSToreS MeTal roofS- rePairS. CuSToM MeTal ShoP fabricaTion &

inSTallaTion wiTh qualified JourneyMan. full liabiliTy & wcb - bbb MeMber FREE ESTIMATES CUSTOM ROOFING INC. 306-244-4343

SERVICES FOR HIRE

Canadian built by MODULINE Elite Price Event on NOW!

D I R E C T O R Y

1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

Telephone 306-445-0488 Facsimile 306-446-3155

FARMLAND WANTED

Yellowhead Modular Home Sales

Professional

Chartered Professional Accountants

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY

LAND FOR SALE

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc. Invites you to attend their

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BUH Basement Boardroom

Thurs., June 29, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

Financial statements and auditor’s report are available at the BUH Foundation Office for any interested person to examine.

RSVP by Tues., June 27, 2017 before 4:30 p.m. by calling 306-446-6652

A-1 Service, Will shingle, Will build fences and decks, Do Painting, Install Metal Fascia Soffit, Renovations etc. Phone 306-445-8439 or 306-441-3690 Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Book early! Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677.

V&R Birds CLEANING House, Office PAINTING Small jobs that the big guns don’t want to do.

ORGANIZATION Closets, Basements, Garages.

YARDS Lawn, Trimming, Trees, Clean-up.

Trash-out.

Call Valerie @ (306) 937-2292

FEED & SEED

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Luxury Footcare

EARLY VARIETIES

Professional Nursing Footcare

Go Early HrS WHEat (EarliESt HrS WHEat)

June 22, 23 & 24

Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Discovery

9800 Territorial Drive

I have arranged to set up shop here for 3 days only in order to service all my loyal customers n the area since the craft show usually held at the Alex Dillabough Centre will not be on this year.

Come and see whats new!

aC JunipEr oatS BuSBy & SundrE BarlEy aaC pEaCE rivEr FiEld pEaS (EarliESt yElloW pEa)

Early onE poliSH Canola (onE MontH EarliEr)

Contact Lori to book your appointment

mastinseeds.com 403-556-2609

306-342-7229

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

ARCHIES

Fish & Sausage TRUCK will be at

Canadian Tire parking lot

Fri. & Sat., June 23 & 24 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Fish from Northern Lakes Northern Pike and Walleye • Sausage

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

THE

3 Days Only

#1 - 9800 Territorial Drive (Co-op Mall) North Battleford, SK S9A 3W6

1

REASON FOR

# READING

PRINTED COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

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NEWS

Source: News Media Canada

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FEED & SEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”MEGA MADNESS SALE!” 20X23 $5,780.

25X25 $6,312. 30X31 $8,175.

33X35 $9,407. One End Wall Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

BOND

Sea ContainerS new, Used & Modified

CAREER TRAINING

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks...

Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports...

1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260.

Lloydminster.

DOMESTIC CARS

PAWLUS Saskatchewan

Call BOND Today 306-373-2236 or 306-221-9630 joe@bondind.com www.bondind.com

INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. 1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059 “serving ALL your insurAnCe &

It is puppy season again here at the shelter and we have lots to choose from!! With lots of puppy cuteness, there also comes the

NEED FOR FOOD.

If you could find it in your hearts to donate we would greatly appreciate it!!

We use Purina Puppy Chow for all of our young puppies so we don’t upset their tiny tummies with food changes.

Thank you from all the puppies at the shelter!!

PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com

CARD OF THANKS

McKenna Mitchell of Eagle Hills 4-H would like to THANK DR. HAAS of Lakeland Vet Services for purchasing her 2017 4-H Steer Project

For more information or to apply, visit our website at www.southeastcollege.org or call toll free 1-866-999-7372

CAREER TRAINING

Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician - 22 weeks - Estevan Campus Course Dates: September 11, 2017 February 23, 2018 For more information or to apply, visit our website at www.southeastcollege.org or call toll free 1-866-999-7372 **Apply by June 30th to be eligible for a $500 Southeast College Entrance Award**

Experienced and qualified Town Foreman required i m m e d i a t e l y .

Competitive salary and benefits.

Also required: temporary maintenance worker for a term position. Contact: Town of Nokomis, Box 189, Nokomis, SK. S0G 3R0.

Fax: 306-528-2024. Email: townofnokomis@sasktel.net

COOK WANTED

for 10-20 man road construction camp (current location Humboldt area); some cleaning required.

Accommodations provided.

Must have valid driver’s license; safe food handling ticket; and experience in a similar environment.

Send resume and two work references to: Bryden Construction Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You Thank you to Sobeys for their food and bread donations that goes towards the student’s breakfast and lunch program.

It is greatly appreciated!

From the Sakewew Staff & Students

The Battlefords Regional 4-H Show Committee would like to THANK

Lynden Mitchell of Eagle Hills 4-H would like to THANK THE STAFF of BATTLEFORD’S ANIMAL HOSPITAL for purchasing his 2017 4-H Steer Project

MOODY’S EQUIPMENT for sponsoring the Heifer Championship Class and INNOVATION CREDIT UNION for sponsoring the Steer Championship Class

THANK YOU The Battlefords’ 4-H Regional Show committee would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for our event.

• Battlefords Animal Hospital • Lakeland Veterinary Services • SaskEnergy • Austin Mawson Saddlery • BTR Industrial & Ag Ltd. • SIGA/Gold Eagle Casino • K-Bottling & Water Supplies • Cargill • Bee-J’s Office Plus • Moody’s Equipment • Kramer Auctions • Innovation Credit Union • Tingley’s Harvest Centre • KMA Truck & RV Wash

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

Part Time Bartender Criminal Record Check required.

Apply in person with resume to Royal Canadian Legion.

1352 100th Street, North Battleford

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division to haul RV’s throughout N. America and semi O/O to haul RV’s and general freight. Group benefits and discounted fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

AUCTIONS

**Apply by June 30th to be eligible for a $500 Southeast College Entrance Award**

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

motor LiCenCe needs”

PETS

ADOPT A PET

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - 18 weeks - Estevan Campus Course Dates: February 26, 2018 June 28, 2018

Motor Licence Issuer

Great secure storage.

Water tight, rodent proof.

Customize your container to meet your needs.

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• Battleford Bait & Tackle • Kare Ag Services • Innovation Credit Union – Justin Kahl • Redberry Pharmacy • Agri Team Services Inc. • Tiger K Holdings • Norsask Farm Equipment • Battlefords Correctional Services • RM of North Battleford No. 437 • Richardson Pioneer • Home Hardware Building Centre – Battleford • Elk Point Drilling • SaskTel • Ultra Print

BAR - 5 AUCTIONS 306-228-4265 CELL: 306-228-7745

Cash Auction Sale For Sherri Ferguson & The Estate of Tom Casserly (Tinker Tom)

Saturday, June 24th 2017 Baldwinton, SK 10:00 am

Directions: Turn West From Highway 40 On Township Road 442, 1/2 Mile Towards Baldwinton, Watch For Signs!

Terms: Cheque Or Cash (Id Required To Register) Property To View, Call Sherri @ 306-390-7460 Terms: 10% Down Sale Day, Balance Due On Title Transfer Acreage: SE-14-44-23 W3rd, 1650 Square Foot 2004 Home, 3 Car Garage On 4.19 Acres (New Pump, Motor And Controller On Well, Great Water, Developed Basement, A/C, Central Vac, Electronic Dust Pan, 4 Bedrooms Plus 1 Den, 3 Bathrooms, 2 Bathrooms on main level 1 on lower level all 3 Piece, bedroom and den on lower level, laundry on main floor, several out buildings, well developed and treed yard. Property Will Be Put Up For Sale @ 11 a.m.

Vehicles/Recreational: 1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mark 3 BJ8; 2001 Ford Explorer (Loaded 221,000 km);1977 Ford Truck;1985 Glendale Motor Home (26 Ft, Ford 460 Econoline 135,000 km); 44 Massey Tractor With Loader; 1982 Champion Boat (16.5 Ft) Suzuki 85 Hp Motor;12 Foot Aluminum Boat With 4.5 Hp Motor; 2004 Yamaha Grizzly 660 Ultramatic 4X4; 2000 Polaris Xplorer 400; Honda Fourtrax; Honda Trike; 175 Yamaha Tri Moto Trike; ATV/Snowmobile Double Wide Trailer; Quad Trailer; Yamaha SRV 540 Snow Mobile; Yamaha GP 433 Snow Mobile; Yamaha Snow Mobile; Fishing Rods and Tackle; Compound Bow and Arrows; Yard & Garden: 2016 Husqvarna MZ 52 O Turn Mower; Husqvarna Rider 970 Riding Mower; Ariens Yard Mower; Noma 1.6 Hp Mulcher; 5 HP Sears Craftsman Lawn Tractor; Toro 832 Snow Blower; 7 Piece Patio Set; Beach Comber 2 Man Hot Tub; BBQ; Shop: Simoniz Pressure Washers; Shop Vacs; 2 T Engine Hoist; Wheel Barrows; Air Compressors; Chain Saws; Hydraulic Press; Air Impact Tools; Bench Grinders; Post Drill; Air Nailer; Roof Nailer; Sump Pump; Transmission Pump; Numerous Motors; Whipper Snippers; Cut Off Saws; Craftsman Radial Arm Saw; Ladders; Numerous Tool Chests and Tool Boxes; Large Selection of Power & Hand Tools; Calipers & Testing Equipment; Guns: Double Barrel 12 Gauge( Made In Spain); Birmingham Small Arme Colt (BSA) Cartridge 220 Long Rifle; Winchester Cooey Model 600 22 Cal; Welhrauch Hw 80, Kal 4.5. 22 Cal; 303 Made In England Army Model; 303 Made In England Army Model; Winchester Cooey Model 840 Shotgun, 410Full Choke Savage Arms, 222 Cal & 20 GA Over & Under; Buffalo Gun (?); Single Barrel Shotgun 12 GA 2 ¾” Cartridge; Cooey Single Barrell Shotgun, Model 84, 12 Ga, 30|” Full Choke Cooey Single Barrel Shotgun, 12 Ga, Full Choke; Salvia 620, Made In Czecholslovakia, 22 Cal Remmington Repeater, 22 Cal; Collectables: Record Gramophone; Kerosene Lamps; Tonka Collection; Miniature Toy Collection; Tredle Sewing Machine; Household: China Cabinet & Matchng Table & Chairs; Living Roon Suites; Sectional; Coffee & End Tables; Slate Pool Table Water Skis and Life Jackets; Many More Items Too Numerous To Mention!

See website for full details www.fellauctions.com

306-445-7261

BOOK YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

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FOR SALE - MISCELLANEOUS

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

TOWN OF BATTLEFORD EQUIPMENT FOR SALE The Town of Battleford is accepting tenders for the sale of the following.

1.

2.

Bucket truck, 1962 Ford F-350 1 Ton 6 cylinder, 4 speed standard transmission, service body, 1991 Altec model 200V bucket lift.

Homemade tandem utility trailer w/14’x6’ deck

Interested parties can view the truck or obtain more information by phoning the Public Works Office at (306) 937-6220 or through email at eric@battleford.ca Please submit offers in a sealed envelope to the Battleford Public Works Office by July 10, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Address 412 26th St. W. Battleford, S0M 0E0

COCHIN LIGHTHOUSE REPAIRS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Resort Village of Cochin invites submissions indicating the lump sum cost to provide material and labor to install metal siding to the Cochin Lighthouse, remove/replace deteriorated wood around the window, paint the trim and secure the screens which are currently installed.

Expressions of Interest for the above work must be received at the office of the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. July 4, 2017. The Resort Village of Cochin reserves the right to refuse any and/all of the expressions of interest received for this proposed work.

Resort Village of Cochin Box 160, Cochin, Sask. S0M 0L0 Fax: 306.386.2305 PHONE: 306.386.2333 email: cochinadmin@sasktel.net

Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467

PUBLIC NOTICE Close and Sell

TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Village of Mervin

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the August 22, 2017, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

TITLE NO.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

TOTAL ADVERTISING COSTS ARREARS*

TOTAL ARREARS AND COSTS

Lot 15-Blk/Par 2-Plan H2303 Ext 0

123740197

1,709.02

21.84

1,730.86

Lot 11-Blk/Par 4-Plan H2303 Ext 0 Lot 12-Blk/Par 4-Plan H2303 Ext 0

139761209 139761254

2,054.58

21.84

2,076.42

Blk/Par 3-Plan U828 Ext 7

139263802

1,998.15

21.84

2,019.99

Lot 2-Blk/Par 12-Plan 83B15813 Ext 0

139263790

799.67

21.84

821.51

Please take note that pursuant to Section 13. The Municipalities Act the Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467 intends to consider the initial report on a proposed bylaw to close and sell the following municipal road or street to adjacent landowner, Lynn & Vicki Combres, for the purpose of having the road diversion abandoned.

NE 11-47-13 W3, Plan 72B02834 Ext 1, Parcel #131141078 NW 11-47-13 W3, Plan 71B04599 Ext 0, Parcel #151566352 Any person claiming to be affected prejudicially by the proposed bylaw or that person’s agent has the opportunity to be heard at the next regular meeting of council to be held on the 14th of July 2017 at the Municipal Office, Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan commencing at 9:00 a.m.

Please contact the Municipal Office at (306) 824-2044 for an appointment to be heard.

Christina Moore, Administrator

AUCTIONS

TENDERS

TENDER The Town of Hafford is accepting tenders for:

Water plant Electrical Upgrade including installation of a backup power supply and location and construction of a additional well.

Located at SW 27-43-10-W3 Interested parties are required to contact the Town Office for further information on requirements.

Tender forms may be obtained from the Town Office.

The tenders must be received at the office of the undersigned no later then 2:00 p.m. on the 28th day of June 2017. The Town of Hafford shall not be held accountable for errors by Canada Post, courier services or electronic means for nondelivery of submissions of any communications.

The Town reserves the right to refuse any and/or all of the tenders.

Dated this 13th day of June, 2017.

John Sawyshyn, Administrator Town of Hafford Box 220 Hafford, SK S0J 1A0 Phone: 306-549-2331

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

JOB OPPORTUNITY Finance and Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

B.T.C. Human Services Corp. requires an energetic, motivated and career-minded Finance and Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk to be responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintaining appropriate financial documentation through an organized system of filing. Ensuring the timely and accurate invoicing and vouchering, updating the internal database and administrative duties related to finance and bookkeeping.

Other responsibilities will include Payroll. Any other duties will be assigned as necessary by Executive Director and/ or designate.

Qualifications include Certificate in Business Admin. computer skills in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, written and verbal communication skills, must live a healthy lifestyle and have a valid driver’s license. Prior experience in accounts Payable/Receivable and Payroll would be beneficial. A Criminal Record Check and ACI check is required. Salary negotiable based on education and work experienced.

*Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

Dated this 12th day of June, 2017

The Battlefords, Thursday, June 22, 2017 - Page 27

Lora Hundt, Administrator

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Village of Medstead Province of Saskatchewan

Deadline for qualified applications is June 30, 2017.

Forward resumé with 3 professional references to: Executive Director B.T.C. Human Services Corp.

P.O. Box 1426 North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3M1 or drop off at 691 - 109th Street North Battleford, SK Email: btchsc@sasktel.net

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 23rd day of August, 2017, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Assessment

Lot

Blk

505000550-01 505000600-01 505003000-01 505003500-01 505003550-01 505003650-01 505003700-01 505003720-01 505003750-01 505004500-01 505004550-01 505005850-01

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80th birthday at Medstead

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

Gladys Jesse, long term resident of Medstead celebrates her 80th birthday. Photo by Corrina Murdoch CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Living Sky School Division No. 202 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

Now hiring positions to start the 2017/18 school year.

Please see our website at: www.lskysd.ca for Job Opportunities.

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Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is currently looking for a

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On a cloudy Medstead day, slate gray sky entangled with bright green foliage, the village hall saw a crowd of well over 80 smiling people. The event was in celebration of long term Medstead resident Gladys Jesse’s 80th birthday. This octogenarian milestone served not only as a huge draw for locals to whom Gladys is very dear, but also as a family reunion for the woman of the day.

Gladys gracefully greeted family members from regions spanning the map.

Relatives from Armstrong, British Columbia, Humboldt, Saskatoon, North Battleford and the Medstead area filled the room to celebrate the wonderful and kind woman who brought the whole clan together.

Gladys Jesse has lived in Medstead for 52 years, having resided in the municipality even before it had running water. Jesse has four children and seven grandchildren, with a broad family tree spanning generations. According to her daughter, when Gladys first came to Medstead she ran the store with her husband. Upon Gladys’ husband starting a plumbing business, she continued to run the store herself.

Jesse is one of the friendliest faces in Medstead. From greeting and welcoming newcomers with a smile and a cup of coffee, to becoming a friend and role model to members of the youngest

A happy crowd socializes as a slideshow of Gladys’ memories runs in the background. Photo by Corrina Murdoch

generation of locals, Gladys is a truly graceful and kind town icon.

The celebration at the village hall was a testament to her great character.

Not only did the event host family, but in the welcoming spirit of Gladys herself, opened the event to everyone in the community. The invitation drew everyone from the mayor and wife, members of town council to local friends and community members, all arriving to give best wishes and bring cheer to the day.

The hall was laid out tastefully, with drinks, cold and hot set up at the back.

Tiered trays of cupcakes, decorated with numbers one through 80 were laid out so nicely that a family member brought them table to table for guests to eat; the design was so nice no one wanted to disturb it. In the background ran a slideshow with photos of Gladys and family, bringing an air of happy memories throughout the busy room.

The table at the entrance had a Happy Birthday display where guests

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left cards and gifts. The table had a signing sheet whose pages filled more and more as the time ticked onwards. A box filled up as people wrote on decorative flashcards their fondest memories of the lady of the day. Scrapbook style poster board adorned the sides of the hall, filled with pictures from branches of a sizeable family tree.

People socialized and snacked as Gladys spent time with everyone in the room for the open event from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Later on the event became a family reunion to further celebrate the kind soul that drew everyone to the hall on June 17.

The day was a true testament to the power that one person has to improve the world, through welcoming smiles and kind words. It further represented just how far such an influence can spread and how one person can be a major factor in the history and cultural identity of a community.

PA Parkland opportunities Submitted The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Activity Programs – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville 306-984-2136.

Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Duties include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting, baking, etc. Programs change periodically.

Shifts: 9 a.m. – noon or 12:45 p.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday.

Pet Therapy – Spiritwood and District Health Complex 306-883-4432.

Volunteers with welltrained, friendly pets may visit the residents at the Nursing Homes. The pets must meet the necessary requirements prior to visit-

ing. Shifts: Once or twice per week. Flexible hours.

Entertainment – Hafford Special Care Home 306-549-2108. Volunteer performers (musicians, magicians, actors, etc.) share their talents with residents in long-term care.

Other volunteers assist by inviting residents to a specific area for entertainment, parties, sing-a-longs, etc. Assist with snacks, lunches, etc.

If you are interested in this or any other volunteer service position, or if you have a particular skill or talent you would like to share with the patients, residents or clients in the Health Region, please call your local health care facility to apply. You can also reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306-765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.

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Meota blooms

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

More rain has slowed up work in the fields, or stopped it, but damage from the hail seems minimal as the flowers are out there blooming away, and looking very nice. The pots of flowers by the business places and homes and yards are looking quite cheerful. The flowers at the Community Park were supplied by the village and planted on Monday, June 12, by Linda MacDonald, Sylvia Duhaime, Chris Johnson and Maureen Campbell. Gwen Lacerte had planted the flowers on Memorial Hill, supplied by the Lions Club, earlier.

All the flowers are looking good.

Contract bridge played here Monday evening saw top score by Jack Smith and second by Eric Callbeck.

Duplicate bridge played Tuesday evening in the Do Drop In saw top score by Gerry Fernandes and Mary Greenwald. Second were Vern Iverson and David Sharpe. Tied for third place were Cletus Scherman and Catriona Winterholt along with Jette and Terence DaSilva. Duplicate bridge in the city Thursday night found top score by Tom Welsh and Jean Lawes.

Tied for second place were Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine along with Gerry Fernandes and Mary Greenwald, and in third place were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt.

Sorry about some names I spelled wrong last week – I hate it when that happens. First was Gerry Iverson, second was Gail Hilderman and last was Elaine L’heureux from Edam, not Murray.

The boat rides being arranged for the seniors have July 5 or 6 as possible dates, depending on weather, of course. They will go across to the ‘buffalo jump’ at the northwest end of the lake, leaving at 1 p.m. from the Meota boat launch. One is asked to bring a lawn chair and $15. The local Do Drop In is sponsoring the trip, and Maureen is the co-ordinator for this project, at 306892-2050.

Drainage problems in the village continue to be dealt with, as new culverts are being put in where needed or blocked lines cleared with the ditchwitch machine which has made several trips to the

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eota News village this spring. A collapsed sewer line across from the library was dealt with last week as well as a culvert by the Community Park corner. Some spraying of the streets for dust control has been done.

In Smithers, B.C. the town has installed a ‘Portland Loo’ which is a public washroom, in downtown Smithers. It was made in Portland, Oregon and shipped north at a cost of $195,000. and was installed on June 14. It is built so it is graffiti proof and resistant to vandalism. They had looked at a wooden washroom on a concrete pad, like one they already have at the fairgrounds, priced out at $150,000, but felt this was a better investment and more durable. It can be used in temperatures down to -15 degrees.

Canasta was played at the Do Drop In June 16 with newcomers Lefa Sproxton and Vern Burghardt having great winning games.

Top score went to Lefa and Linda Ard, second to Pat Chapman and Bev McCrimmon, and third place went to Vern and John Soloninko. The next evening for Canasta is June 30 and new players are always welcome, so come on out – arrive by 6:45 so the tables can be filled to start at 7 p.m. We are patient with newcomers and enjoy sharing the evening together.

The annual meeting of the RM of Meota was held recently and I am hoping to get a report from that.

The Regional Park meeting was held June 17 with a fair turnout of folks. Info re this meeting is forthcoming next week.

Gladys Lehman celebrated her 95 birthday recently when her daughter Louise and Dirk Kok were down from their summer home at the lake, near Dorintosh, when the family gathered for a day and meal together.

The Idylwild cemetery clean-up took place June 8 when 18 folks turned out to do their part. Alwin Millar had mowed the largest area earlier but there was still lots to do. The oldest fellow was Jack Baynes from Leoville and he is 92 years old. Visitors throughout the summer really appreci-

Right, a catered noon luncheon was enjoyed by all who attended at the big hall on June 16 and most stayed to hear the CEO, Dan Johnson, give his report on reasons why the Credit Unions in Saskatchewan should become a federally regulated credit union headquartered right here in Saskatchewan.

He ran a slide show at the same time as he talked. Money donated went to the Hall Fund. Local members who work for the credit union joined the other representatives for this picture. Left to right - Susan Demchuk, Tanya Rowe Gansauge, Rosalie Payne, John Jangula - Regional VP., Rene L’heureux, Dan Johnson - CEO, Bryon Zany. Photo

by Lorna Pearson

ate the work of these volunteers and how tidy they keep the site.

A pot luck supper was held in Canwood Legion Hall on June 17 for the celebration of Paul and Hilda Gaboury’s 60th wedding anniversary. Both Paul and Hilda grew up in the Spiritwood area and lived there when first married but moved to Canwood where they raised their family. All the family, but one grandchild, were home for the gathering, as they also celebrated Paul’s 80th birthday the day before.

Their neighbours and very good friends are Helen and Gordon Edlin. Gordon is a brother to the late Clare Shepherd of North Battleford.

Peewee Action in Glaslyn

The two North Battleford Peewee house league baseball teams attended a ball tournament in Glaslyn on Saturday, June 17. There were four other teams from Edam, Goodsoil, Maidstone and Lashburn there also. The two North Battleford teams ended up playing one another in the final game. It was an entertaining day even with the rain showers threatening to spoil the fun. There was a good sized crowd to cheer on the athletes as they competed on the newly shaled diamonds. Photo submitted COMING EVENTS

Wednesdays, June 28 - August 30

Pajama Tales - Join us for drop in story time for children & their families at the North Battleford Library from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wear your pajamas and bring your favourite cuddly toy. Ages 2-5.

Saturday, July 1

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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Lawn Bowling at 6:30 p.m. at 1802 - 106th Street across from Caleb Village until October 15. Call 306-445-8433 for more information.

Everyone welcome.

Wednesdays, June 21 & 28

Time For Tots - Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m. For ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers.

Fridays, June 23 & 30

Tales and More - Come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays at the North Battleford Library from 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.. For ages 3 to 5 years.

Tuesday - Saturday, June 20 - 24

Huge Garage Sale at 1232 - 107th Street, North Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Scentsy table set up, brand new fish finder, mini cam corder.

Saturday, June 24

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Get your Summer Read On Day - Come to the North Battleford Library and join the TD Summer Reading Club from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. All Ages are welcome to join us for some fun that includes Canadian landmark Green Screen photo booth, Canadian trivia and a library scavenger hunt.

Saturday, June 24

Topline Social Dance Club - Harry Startup at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual.

For more information call Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, June 24

Green Screen Fun at the North Battleford Library for all ages. Come and play with our new green screen and see yourself in ways you never imagined! Let us take some fun and funky photos and email them to you.

Fun and funky themed backgrounds available.

Town of Radisson will celebrate Canada 150 in a big way. Members of the Radisson Canada Day Festival Committee have been hard at work since late in 2016, putting together the biggest little celebration in the province.

The day-long festival will be held on July 1st of this year at the Radisson Agricultural Grounds, with the gates opening at 11:00 a.m. Admission is free. Opening ceremonies will take place at 1:00 p.m. Master of Ceremonies for the event is Radisson author (The Great Canadian Notebook) and former broadcaster Dennis Rimmer. Beer Gardens open at 2:00 p.m. Little Abby will provide free buggy rides from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Free face painting 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Radisson Curling Rink. Other attractions two bouncy castles, a colouring corner, a seniors tent, barrel rides, plenty of door prizes and a 50/50 draw, along with a critter corner and a reptile show. Special firefighters/first responders display. Terrific product vendors will be on-site all day long.

Radisson’s outdoor swimming pool will be open. The Great Canadian Canteen will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. MLA Randy Weekes will be in attendance for the birthday cake cutting ceremoney following the 5:00 p.m. prize draws. Evening musical entertainment provided by Mabelaka from Saskatoon. The Durge Fire Dancers will perform at 9:30 pm with a fireworks display at 10:30 pm. For more details contact Shawn Mitchler: smitchler@ hotmail.com. Dennis Rimmer is available for media interviews. Contact him by email: dennisrimmer@sasktel.net.

Saturday, July 1

Canada 150 Celebration at Manitou Lake Regional Park. Manitou Lake Canada 150 committee is now preselling the picture/souvenir book entitled “Historic Sites & Memoirs Manitou Lake Country”. Please phone 306-8234213 to order. The book will be launched July 1st, 2017 at the Canada 150 celebration at Manitou Lake Regional Park near Marsden, SK. There is a free addmission but the pancake breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m. food booth and supper are extra. There are many activities: Fun Slo-pitch Tourney (306823-3781 by June 20 to register) Bouncey house, children’s games, bingo, horseshoes, wagon rides, petting zoo, 1-Up-Gaming, live entertainment, local show and shine, quilt raffle, free cake etc. Ending with fireworks at 11:00 p.m.

Fridays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28

Tales and More - come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays at the North Battleford Library. For ages 3 to 5 years. Fridays: 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays July 5, 12, 19 & 26

Join us for drop in story time for children & their families at the North Battleford Library. Wear your pajamas and bring your favourite cuddly toy.

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:00 pm - Ages 2-5.

Thursday, July 6

Wrangler Elisa- Come to the North Battleford Library for Saskatchewan’s top reptile show! Learn all the amazing things about each reptile. 2:00-3:00 p.m. All Ages.

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Three strikes and you are out, like it or not When Ed and I talked yesterday, I asked Ed if he thought baseball was a hard game to understand.

I read him the quote of Leo Durocher who said of baseball; “Like church, many attend, few understand.”

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, summed up baseball as a simple game to his way of thinking.

“If you are playing baseball you can win, or lose, or hope for rain. If you are a batter never mind a base hit, the coach always wants a home run over the fence.

If you are a pitcher, strike the batters out. Last of all, no errors on the field anywhere. The only thing

that cannot be controlled is the umpire who decides balls and strikes to the satisfaction of only himself! The game is no more complicated than, three strikes and you are out.”

We did decide as a professional baseball player, manager and coach that Leo Durocher experienced a side of baseball that Ed and me would never understand fully.

Leo Durocher was a manager of big name teams like the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros when I was growing up. He was nicknamed Leo the Lip, or Lippy. He clashed with

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authority and umpires.

He had 95 career ejections as a manager. I saw only a part of his fame as a baseball manager, not his great success as a baseball player during his major league career. That is the way it is with us we only see part of another person’s life, and we do not understand their whole life story.

Perhaps we do not want the whole story when it comes to professional athletes. Often, we only want to see their passion, skill, competitiveness, and confidence.

Their wins are ours, but, not their errors. We like to see them at their best and nothing less. We want their super-human performance no matter

what it might cost them.

Many do not want the whole story when it comes to God. The Bible reveals God in both a simplicity and a complexity of character. Often, we speak of God as love that blesses everyone.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”

God’s love for everyone as sinners is clear in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus his Son. The relationship between God the Father,

and God the Son and God the Holy Spirit gets complex. As Christians, we speak of God as the triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three distinct persons in one divine being or essence.

The Holy Trinity is a balance between the unity and diversity of God. The Father is God, the Son is God, and Holy Spirit is God. They are equally God yet distinct in that the Father is not the Son and the Son is not the Holy Spirit etc. The work of creation is ascribed to God the Father, redemption to God the Son, sanctification to God the Holy Spirit. God’s complexity is a mystery but not his love.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice.

Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4

Summer services on July 9 & 23 & Aug. 13 & 27.

Weekly services begin again on Sept. 3.

PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide, M.S.P.

1401 - 98th St., North Battleford, 306-445-5901

306-446-1695

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

Everyone Welcome

1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Pastor Patrick Carty

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)

1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca

Church Phone 306-445-4181

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford DIVINE LITURGY

June 4 - 10:30 a.m. at Hafford June 11 - 12:00 p.m. (followed by lunch & cemetery blessings) June 18 and 25 - 9:00 a.m.

Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson

Everyone Welcome

www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

“A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”

Notre Dame (RC) Parish Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Battleford United Church

Various weekly programs

ANGLICAN PARISH

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Living Water Ministry

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Rev. Father Greg Elder SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK

S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

SUNDAY SERVICES

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

nd

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor James Kwon

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

Phone 306-445-9096

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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The canoe: Canada’s first commuter vehicle The canoe may seem like a quaint little vessel, bringing to mind images of leisurely summer days drifting along a lake. But long before the Trans-Canada Highway was built, ages prior to the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and by far predating the arrival of the first Europeans in Canada, canoes were the quintessential way to commute through the wilderness of the North American landscape. No other means of transportation existed that could so swiftly relay people over the incredibly vast and untamed distances of the continent.

Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples used diverse types of canoes to navigate our country’s numerous waterways. Some of these variations were due to differences in available resources within specific regions, and others were primarily about fulfilling a particular function. Canoes could be light and easy to carry across portages, or much weightier boats fit for sea travel. Some specific types of canoes included: •

Dugout canoes. Pacific Coast First Nations favoured this variation. The widespread availability of massive redwood trees allowed for the construction of larger, ocean-worthy vessels used for whale hunting. Smaller dugout canoes were also made; these were usually suitable for a single person.

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The kayak, a type of skin canoe, was the primary watercraft of the Inuit. Since trees were scarce in Canada’s northernmost regions, whalebone was used to construct the frame and grey sealskin was stretched tight around it with only a small hole left on top so that once the rower was fastened inside, no water could get into the boat.

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Birch bark canoes. Woodland First Nations Peoples perfected this version. It was designed to have sturdy cedar frames, be sheathed with thin strips of cedar and covered with birch bark. These boats ranged in size from 12 feet to 36 feet and could be oared by two to fourteen paddlers.

When European explorers descended upon Canada, they quickly learned what Aboriginal Peoples had long understood: the canoe was the only way to venture through the wilderness. In 1615, Champlain was the first European to use the birch bark canoe for travel, and over the next 200 years, voyageurs, missionaries, traders, explorers and soldiers used it universally. Both the Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Company used massive canoes to transport furs. In fact, the canoe became so popular that around 1750, the French established the world’s first known canoe factory in Trois-Rivières, Quebec.

Once the railways opened up, the canoe’s primary use became recreational in nature. However, it remains an important Canadian icon and a symbol of our country’s long and diverse history, as well as a herald of the shared journey that lies ahead of us as a nation.

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CANADIANS: STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY Canadians understand that diversity is our strength. We know that Canada has succeeded— culturally, politically, economically—because of our diversity, not in spite of it.

—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 2015 Canadians hail from all corners of the globe, with ancestral lineages that extend across every continent. As of the 2011 Census, Canadian citizens claimed more than 200 different ethnic origins.

Within our current population of over 36 million, approximately one in five of us are foreign-born. This number is expected to rise in the coming decades, with Statistics Canada estimating that by 2031, about one in four Canadians will be born abroad.

In 2016, Canada welcomed 320,000 newcomers, a number higher than any since 1971. Our welcoming of Syrian refugees only partly accounts for this figure. Primarily, our need to replenish a rapidly aging population has made immigration a national priority. While not every Canadian embraces newcomers with open arms, most of us recognize our diversity as an asset from which we can derive strength as nation.

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2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

HAGGLE 173,518 km

3,000

$

$

R E M SU M

2002 Ford Windstar

$

281,868 km

2010 Jeep Liberty

E L SA

2,700

00

115,245 km

12,75000

$

2011 Dodge Dakota

2003 Oldsmobile Alero

$

233,277 km

2,500

190,685 km

9,80000

00

2004 Dodge Ram 1500

219,391 km

8,90000

00

$

Strait Line Auto Sales

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Bringing country value into the city North Battleford, Saskatchewan

$

248,236 km

7,500

00

$

96,000 km

10,700

$

231,000 km

5,600

00

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

$

252,626 km

14,800

00

2005 Pontiac Grand AM

$

154,254 km

4,250

00

2012 Ford F-250 SD

www.straitlineauto.com

00

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

10,70000

Phone (306) 445-5885

2005 Ford Sport Trac

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$

251,620 km

8,950

00

2007 Dodge Ram 2500

$

165,858 km

13,700

00

7,950

00

2008 Honda Civic

$

2008 Ford F-150

2007 GMC Sierra Classic 1500

$

207,635 km

$

310,000 km

7,700

00

149,256 km

5,000

00

2009 Honda CR-V

$

139,415 km

13,800

00

204,376 km

9,800

00

$

302,333 km

8,700

00

$

208,956 km

13,900

00

179,481 km

15,75000

$

2013 Hyundai Elantra

47,585 km

8,90000

$

2013 Chevrolet Impala

89,868 km

9,90000

$

2008 2010 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$

76,500 km

$

2014 Jeep Patriot

121,986 km

11,30000

$

79

$ 00

DISCOVERY

$ 97

19

Box of 50 ends 7810862 Reg. $24.99

7803441 Reg. $14.99

7814763 Reg. $199.99

17

$ 97

179

$

229

$

135 per case

True Flight Clay Targets

88

88

GREAT SELECTION ALL ON SALE

Sale ends July 8, 2017 or while quantities last.

Illustrations may not be exactly as shown

99

$ 97

Savage 64F Semi Auto 22LR Synthetic Stock/Blued Barrel

Non Accu-Trigger.

10 round magazine.

7831214 Reg. $249.99

Mon-Wed 9:00am-6:00pm, Thu 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 12:00am-5:00pm,

.495 fps 7824910 Reg. $129.99

9

$ 97

39997

$

306-446-7217

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GAME CAMERAS

Territorial Place Mall North Battleford

Savage Mark IIF 22LR Synthetic Stock/Blued Barrel

Accusharp Knife & Tool Sharpener

7828615 Reg. $599.99

Spy Point Mini-Live Cellular Trail Camera

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Crosman Raven .177 Break Barrel Air Rifle

Hornady 17HMR 17 GR. V-MAX

$ 97

34

525 round bulk pack Reg. $39.99

Federal 22LR

12 gauge 2 3/4” #7 1/2 or #8 shot 250 round case

Winchester Super Target Shot Shells

SCHOOL’S OUT

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EVERY BIKE ON SALE!

4825378 Reg. $59.99

60% OFF

UP TO

Selected Ski Vests

4866091 Reg. $119.99

$

59

369

97

$ 97

14

16997 $

Reg. $499.99

Connelly Fun 3 Two Way Towable Tube 7813026

$ 97

ENTIRE BALL EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT ON SALE!

Reg. $239.99

7825816

Connelly Mirage Kneeboard

Reg. $19.99

4861571

Copper Plated 22LR. Bulk pack.

222 rounds.

Winchester 222

Sale ends July 8, 2017 or while quantities last.

Illustrations may not be exactly as shown

Intex Comfort Plush Queen Airbed

Some items may not be exactly as shown.

Due to product availability and circumstances beyond our control, some items may not be available for the duration of the sale. Sorry no rainchecks. Many more unadvertised in-store specials!

306-446-7217

Mon-Wed 9:00am-6:00pm, Thu 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 12:00am-5:00pm,

34

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Territorial Place Mall, North Battleford

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SCHOOL’S OUT Gibbs Rubber Net

DISCOVERY

$ 97

Reg. $39.99

Quantum GenX2 Spinning Combos

$ 88

29

7808723 Reg. $34.99

Zebco 808 Spincast Reel

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HO Sports Formula 3

$

7817482 Reg. $599.99

469

$

7820148 Reg. $169.88

149

88

97

Connelly Classic Stand Up Paddle Board

Hyperlite Team Neoprene Vest

1199

$

88

109

7831123 Reg. $199.99

$

Connelly Nylon Ski Vest

Berkley Fish Grip Filleting Gloves Blue or Pink Reg. $4.99

97

Berkley Turbo Glide Lithium Ion Fillet Knife

34

$ 88

7822806 Reg. $42.99

Numerous sizes in stock Reg. $1699.99

7805918 Reg. $299.99

249

FROM

899

$

HO Sports Sunset 3

$

Kneeboards

Rapala Ceramic 2 Stage Sharpener

Radar, HO, Connelly 8 styles to choose from Boards from $169.97 - $479.88

88

7822584 Reg. $19.99

Flambeau Classic Series 3 Tray Tackle Box

Authorized

7810789 Reg. $529.99

439

Surf Dealer

88

Boards from $389.88 - $1249.88

Ronix Vault Wakeboard

134 cm, 144 cm Reg. $359.99

Proline 60’ Value Tube Rope Connelly Wakeboard with Bindings Reg. $599.98

399

$

14

$ 99

97

Wakeboard Bindings FROM

79

$ 97

59

$ 97

299

$

7822413 Reg. $49.99

Combo Water Skis Trainers, 59”, 63”, 67” Radar, Connelly, HO

$ 88

FROM

169

Ball Shoes

97

Catchers Equipment

WakeSledz In stock Reg. $349.99

Jet Pilot Ladies 3/2 Shorty Wetsuits 7834230, 7834234 Reg. $119.99

LEISURE TIME Sale ends July 8, 2017 or while quantities last!

299

$

DISCOVERY

88

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Quantum Vantage 6’ Spincast Rod 7835117 Reg. $19.99

3

$ 97

Quantum QX36 Spinning Rod 7808072, 7832079 Reg. $29.99

109

$

78931900 Reg. $129.99

Radar Chase 2

$

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SCHOOL’S OUT

88

Stand Up Paddle Boards

Connelly Big 0 Single Rider Tube

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$ 97

39

$ 88

25% OFF 20% OFF

Territorial Place Mall, North Battleford

306-446-7217

Mon-Wed 9:00am-6:00pm, Thu 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 12:00am-5:00pm, Illustrations may not be exactly as shown.

97

Shakespere Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combos 7814898 Reg. $199.99

Zebco 33 Spincast Combo 7813244, 7813297 Reg. $54.99

Shimano Solstace 2500 Fi Spinning Reel 7832300 Reg. $49.99

Shimano FX

12

$ 97

29

$ 97

59

$ 88

44

$ 97

34

$ 97

14

Spinning or Spincast Rod Reg. $19.99

$ 97

Rapala Combo Pack

6” Fillet Knife, Fishermans Pliers, Line Clipper 7821269 Reg. $29.99

Hurricane 50lb Digital Scale 7813561 Reg. $29.99

24

$ 97

21

$ 97

#1

69888

49988

399

$

44988

44900

$

Many more Weber models in store!

$

899

Mon-Wed 9:00am-6:00pm, Thu 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 12:00am-5:00pm,

Illustrations may not be exactly as shown

88

4866919 (243164) Reg. $399.99

Great selection of BBQ parts & accessories

See store for many more BBQ models

Reg. $949.99

Weber Genesis II E310

NEW

00

349 $

16997

$

306-446-7217

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Grill Pro 48,000 BTU 5 Burner Propane BBQ

Broil-Mate 40,000 BTU 4 Burner Propane BBQ with 10,000 BTU side burner

4863106 (782164) Reg. $549.99

16988

3 burner propane BBQ 4866901 Reg. $199.99

$

FROM

Broil King Porta-Chef

Territorial Place Mall North Battleford

Broil King Charbroil Monarch 320 Classic NG Reg. $499.99 30,000 BTU

29

$ 97

19

$ 97

Many more Broil King models in store!

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Sale ends July 8, 2017 or while quantities last!

$

64988

LP Reg. $699,99

Weber Spirit E310

$

$

LP Reg. $399.99

50 lb bags Competition Blend, Wisconsin Hickory, Texas Mesquite Reg. $39.99

Lousiana Grills Wood Pellets

20 lb bags Hickory, Texas Mesquite, New England Apple Reg. $24.99

Lousiana Grills Wood Pellets

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Broil King Monarch 320

LP Reg. $549.99

Broil King Signet 320

Seller

00

88

549

$

$

$

799

from

DISCOVERY

NG Reg. $749.99

Weber Spirit E310

LP Reg. $599.99

Broil King Signet 320

Wood Pellet BBQ

Louisiana Grills

SCHOOL’S OUT

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20 lb bag 7826381 Reg. $29.99

4861280 Reg. $229.99

4864450 Reg. $39.99

14997

29

Double sleeping bag 60”x75” 7802000 Reg. $99.99

69

$ 97

29

$ 97

11997 $

19

$ 97

3853230 Reg. $249.99

$

Camp Chef Yukon 2 Burner Outdoor Range

Mon-Wed 9:00am-6:00pm, Thu 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 12:00am-5:00pm,

Illustrations may not be exactly as shown

Sale ends July 8, 2017 or while quantities last!

5380729/5374707 Reg. $24.99

Kids “Star Wars” or “Frozen” Folding Camp Chair

4849303 (026003) Reg. $44.99

21988

FROM

$ 97

29

$

DISCOVERY

21997

24997 $

4865192 (16302038) Reg. $299..99

Weber Qs

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - PAGE 3

SCHOOL’S OUT

Charbroil Charcoal Grill

Grill Chef 10,000 BTU Portable BBQ

GREAT SELECTION OF PORTABLE BBQs

$ 97

100% Natural, burns longer, hotter & cleaner, 20 lb bag 4866992 Reg. $39.99

22997

$

306-446-7217

Lousiana Grills Premium Hardwood Lump Charcoal

4865192 (16302038) Reg. $299..99

Charbroil Charcoal Grill

Territorial Place Mall North Battleford

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Grill Chef 12,000 BTU Stainless Steel Portable BBQ 4861845 (026055) Reg. $149.99

97

World Famous Double Double Sleeping Bag

Igloo Island Breeze 28 qt Cooler

$

Charbroil Grill2Go X200

$ 97

24

Weber Hardwood Charcoal Briquettes

169

$

7810843 (14403001) Reg. $219.99

Weber 22” Charcoal Kettle BBQ

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